This article throws light upon the five main steps to be followed for controlling gullies. The steps are:- 1. Closing Gullies to Biotic Interference 2. Checking the Growth of Gullies 3. Stabilisation of Active Gully Head 4. Reclamation of Gullies for Cultivation 5. Control of Deep and Narrow Gullies. Step # 1. Closing Gullies to […]
Control of Gullies: 5 Steps | Soil Conservation
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Capability Classification of Land: 3 Classes
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This article throws light upon the three capability classes of land. The classes are: 1. Capability Classes 2. Capability Sub-Classes 3. Capability Units. 1. Capability Classes: Eight land capability classes are recognised and indicated by Roman numbers. (A) Class I-IV include land suited for cultivation. (B) Class-V-VIII land not suited for cultivation and should be […]
Watersheds and Its Management
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Watersheds and Its Management ! Meaning of Watershed: A watershed is defined as any spatial area from which rain or irrigation water is collected and drained through a common point. It is synonymous with a drainage basin or catchment area. Given the general topography of peninsular India and farm size distribution patterns, the joint property […]