The root systems of the trees and other plants along this area are very important in helping to reduce the rate of soil erosion due to wind and water.
(The root systems of the trees and other plants along this area; are; very important in helping to reduce the rate of soil erosion due to wind and water)
The root systems of the trees and other plants along this area
are
very important in helping to reduce the rate of soil erosion due to wind and water