The 21st Century began with substantial sections of the world facing sustained drought. The evidence is overwhelming that drought conditions are intensifying across many countries due to climate change, increasing the value of water as a resource. The availability of water in the future is widely acknowledged on a global scale as being crucial to maintaining the health and well-being of a rapidly growing human population.
Application of appropriate engineering techniques for rainwater conservation with reduced soil erosion and wise use of available land and water resources in the watershed constitutes soil and water conservation (SWC) engineering. The type and depth of the soil, the slope of the land, rainfall, infiltration, runoff, and land use all play a role in the adoption of appropriate SWC measures in the watershed. Breaking the slope, reducing flow velocity and soil erosion, increasing infiltration, retaining soil moisture and fertility, keeping good soil cover by vegetation, and safely draining extra rainwater from the field are all benefits.
What is Soil and Water conservation engineering?
The prevention or reduction of soil erosion, compaction, and salinity; conservation or drainage of water; and maintenance or enhancement of soil fertility are all examples of local activities that preserve or improve the productive capacity of the land, including soil, water, and vegetation in areas susceptible to degradation.
These activities are to be selected and implemented according to the respective local conditions; i.e., the strategy is adapted at the local level.
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Upcoming Soil and Water conservation Engineering Conference
Annual Congress on Soil and Water Conservation (ACSWC) Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Annual Congress on Soil and Water Conservation (ACSWC), Male, Maldives on 04/10/2022
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Annual Congress on Soil and Water Conservation (ACSWC), Malmö, Sweden on 01/11/2022
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Annual Congress on Soil and Water Conservation (ACSWC), Zarqa, Jordan on 21/11/2022
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Annual Congress on Soil and Water Conservation (ACSWC), Ajman, United Arab Emirates on 02/12/2022
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Annual Congress on Soil and Water Conservation (ACSWC), Verona, Italy on 17/12/2022
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Annual Congress on Soil and Water Conservation (ACSWC), Tampa, United States of America on 27/12/2022
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Soil and water conservation techniques
The following methods are normally adopted for conserving soil:
- Afforestation:
Increasing the area covered by trees is one of the best strategies to conserve soil. It is important to cease indiscriminately felling trees and make an effort to establish new trees. The minimal amount of forest land for the entire nation that is deemed healthy for soil and water conservation is, as they say, between 20 and 25 percent. Nevertheless, it was increased to 33% in the second five-year plan, with 20% going to lowlands and 60% going to hilly and mountainous areas.
- Checking Overgrazing:
Increasing the area covered by trees is one of the best strategies to conserve soil. It is important to cease indiscriminately felling trees and make an effort to establish new trees. The minimal amount of forest land for the entire nation that is deemed healthy for soil and water conservation is, as they say, between 20 and 25 percent. Nevertheless, it was increased to 33% in the second five-year plan, with 20% going to lowlands and 60% going to hilly and mountainous areas.
- Constructing Dams:
a scientific means of preventing soil erosion By building dams across the rivers, it is possible to prevent soil erosion, which is primarily caused by floods in the rivers. Water speed may be monitored, which significantly reduces soil erosion.
- Changing Agricultural Practices:
By making some adjustments to our farming techniques, we can save a significant portion of our precious soil. The general context is outlined below:
- Crop Rotation:
- Use of Early Maturing Varieties:
- Strip Cropping:
- Contour Ploughing
Final words
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