Interplanting fruit trees of Longan, Peach, Plum etc.
Type: Approaches
Creation: 2008-12-31 00:00 Updated: 2017-07-12 15:49
Compilers: zhangsheng LIU
Reviewers: Laura Ebneter
Country/ region/ locations where the Approach has been applied
- Country: China
- Region/ State/ Province: Fujian
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Description of the SLM Approach
Short description of the Approach
Interplanting plum, peach and other fruit trees in longan orchard on level terraces in order to prevent soil and water loss and improve production of the fruit trees.
Detailed description of the Approach
The objectives of the approach is to interplant fruit trees in orchard so as to prevent water loss and soil erosion. The specific targets are to build the slope land in the hilly and mountain areas into terraces and plant trees in order to improve surface vegetation cover rate and reduce water and soil loss; to harvest surplus rainfall in the raining season and irrigate the fruit trees in dry seasons. To implement the project, local government gave financial support and SWC specialists gave technologically guide to local land users.
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