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Techniques to slow runoff and erosion from steeply sloping land

An in depth analysis on the techniques useful for areas with high rainfall, steep slopes, and thin soils

Author : rajshekar
Techniques for Steeply Sloping Land

These techniques are useful to slow runoff and erosion from sloping land, and also to revegetate degraded areas. Areas with high rainfall, steep slopes, and thin soils should use slightly graded bunds / terraces / trenches to allow some drainage.

Contour Trenches

Contour Trenches

Staggered Trenches
Catch Pits or Crescent Pits

Catch Pits or Crescent Pits

Bench terraces

Bench Terraces

Terrace drainage system

Contour Stone Walls

Contour Stone Walls
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