35 Ill. Adm. Code 501.377
Vegetative Buffer
Section 501.377ย Vegetative Buffer
A narrow, permanent strip of dense
perennial vegetation established parallel to the land contours and
perpendicular to the fieldโs dominant slope for slowing water runoff, enhancing
water infiltration, and minimizing the risk of any potential nutrients or
pollutants from leaving the field and reaching surface waters.