Avoid Mowing Steep Slopes

Avoid mowing steep slopes (3:1 ratio or steeper), even in urban areas, whenever possible. Mowing steep slopes increases compaction, causes slope failure and rutting and decreases the vigor of the vegetation. Loss of plant growth results in slope erosion.
Mowing steep slope (rutting and slope failure). (click in image to see full-size image)
Figure 2-15. Mowing steep slope (rutting and slope failure).