In this article we will discuss about the causes and control of land degradation. Causes of Land Degradation: In addition to pollution, soil and land face several other problems. These include erosion, deforestation and overgrazing, flooding and water logging, salination, desertification and ill- planned urbanization. It is estimated that if the present rate of soil depletion and land degradation continues, [...]
A project report on Watershed Management. This report will help you to learn about:- 1. Concept of Watershed Management 2. Objectives of Watershed Management 3. Planning 4. Measures 5. Land use Planning 6. Flood Control and Watershed Management 7. Socio-Economic Aspects 8. Recent Trends in Watershed Management Research. Contents: Project Report on the Concept of Watershed Management Project Report on [...]
After reading this article you will learn about water harvesting and recycling in India. In India, the first major attempt to harvest water in earth-cum-masonry dam was initiated prior to 150 A.D. near "Girinagara" in drought prone Kathiawar district of Gujarat. Major efforts in harvesting water resources in Deccan plateau were made through tanks or ponds, mostly of embankment type [...]