Question

what measures can be taken for conservation of land

Answer 1

Following are some steps that can be taken for conservation of land-

1. Extensive reforestation and afforestation : It is the most effective technique of checking soil erosion .

2. Prevention of faulty practices:
Prevention of over grazing, shifting cultivation, over usage of chemical fertilizers and promoting bio-fertilizers.

3. Crop Rotation: This refers to growing of two or more different crops in sequence in a field for maintaining the soil fertility.

4. Terracing: On steeper slopes, terraces or flat platforms are constructed in steps in a series along the slope. This way water is retained on each terrace which can be used to raise crops. They can reduce surface run-off and soil erosion.

5. Trash farming in which chopped crop residue are spread and ploughed to increase the humus and organic matter content.

6. Check dams : construction of check dams to check the flow of water and reduce it's velocity.

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