Question

Watershed management advantages disadvantages

Answer 1

watershed management  advantages includes the control of water so that we can use it for our own benefits or in order to supply water to the residents. Also the negative downstream impact is reduced by the watershed. Additionally it also reduce the bad impact of ground water.

Disadvantage includes the higher cost need to built it . Also a watershed needs regular maintaining in order to continue working properly. Also, this type of system depends on the rainfall of the area .

Answer 2

Watershed management involves the study of the characteristics of a watershed. It aims at implementing plans and programs to enhance the functions of the watershed which affect the animal, plant and human communities. The advantages and disadvantages of watershed management are as follows:

Advantages

1. It gives importance to the scientific conservation of water and soil to increase the biomass production.

2. It helps to prevent floods and droughts.

3. It produces animal and plant resources for use in such a way that it does not disturb the ecological balance.

4. It helps to increase the production of crops.

Disadvantages

1. It involves a lot of expenditure.

2. Watersheds require regular maintenance.