Upload NowThis article throws light upon the top four mechanical measures adopted for controlling erosion of soil caused by water. The mechanical measures are: 1. Diversion Drains 2. Terracing 3. Bunding 4. Waterways. Mechanical Measure # 1. Diversion Drains: A diversion may be viewed as a channel constructed across the slope to conduct water to a […]
Controlling Erosion of Soil by Water: 4 Mechanical Measures
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Soil Conservation in Hilly Areas
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After reading this article you will learn about the measures for conserving soil in hilly areas. Soil erosion is most serious on hills due to steep slopes. Steepness of slopes does not deter any body taking up cultivation on hills. Soil loss from cultivated slopes is quite high particularly during first two to three years […]
Top 5 Measures for Controlling Wind Erosion
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This article throws light upon the top five measures adopted for controlling wind erosion. The measures are:- 1. Control on Dry land Cultivated Soils 2. Control on Irrigated Lands 3. Control on Vegetable and Especiality Croplands 4. Control on Grazing Lands 5. Control on Sand Dunes and Other Problem Areas. Measure # 1. Control on […]