Upload NowAfter 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 […]
Soil Conservation in Hilly Areas
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Control of Gullies: 5 Steps | Soil Conservation
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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 […]
Top 8 Objectives of National Forest Policy
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After creation of the forest department in 1861, Indian forest act was passed in 1873 and the national forest policy was enunciated on 19th October, 1894 with the following objectives: 1. Promotion of the general well-being of the country as being the sole purpose of management of forest. 2. Maintenance of adequate forest for the […]