In this article we will discuss about the design and type of windbreak used to control soil erosion due to wind. Design of Windbreak: Windbreaks are the barriers, used to reduce and redirect the wind, with the objective to check the soil erosion due to wind. These are constructed with the help of trees and shrubs, but can also be [...]
In this article we will discuss about the design and effectiveness of shelter belt used to control soil erosion due to wind. Design of Shelterbelt: A shelterbelt involves following parameters for determining under its design: 1. Location: The location of wind break/shelter belt should be in such a way, as to dissipate the maximum amount of wind energy, and thus [...]
The following are the common types of transitional terraces used for soil conservation: 1. Convertible Terraces 2. Intermittent Terraces. 1. Convertible Terraces: These are the bench terraces, which are alternated with the original land slope. Slope limit varies from 12 to 36% or 7 to 20 degrees. These can be used for mixed cultivation comprising annual crops and tree crops. [...]