what is soil conservation discuss any three methods of soil conservation
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Explanation:
definition:
Soil conservation is the preventing of soil loss from erosion or reduced fertility caused by over usage, acidification, salinization or other chemical soil contamination. Slash-and-burn and other unstainable methods
Some common methods of soil conservation are explained below:
(i)Mulching: The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw. It helps to retain soil moisture.
(ii)Contour barriers: Stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours. Trenches are made in front of the barriers to collect water.
(iii)Rock dam: Rocks are piled up to slow down the flow of water. This prevents gullies and further soil loss.
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Soil conversation means preventing the top layer of soil from erosion.
* Ploughing along the contour lines can decrease the speed of water flow down the slopes.
* Shelterbelt plantation: Tree is planted in rows. These shelterbelts have led to the stabilisation of sand dunes and in stabilising the desert in western India.
* Afforestation : Stop cutting the trees in areas ,forest......save the forest... And planting the trees