Bahia grass (Paspalum notatum) interplanted in orchards
Type: Approaches
Creation: 2009-01-10 00:00 Updated: 2017-07-13 12:07
Compilers: Unknown User
Reviewers: Laura Ebneter
Country/ region/ locations where the Approach has been applied
- Country: China
- Region/ State/ Province: Fujian Province
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Description of the SLM Approach
Short description of the Approach
Comprehensive control measures including the bahia grass interplantation in the orchards.
Detailed description of the Approach
Bahia grass interplanted in the orchards aims to improve the ground cover and prevent the water erosion; The project had been implemented between 1991 and 2000. Through the demonstration site, helping the farmers to plant bahia grass in the orchards. The governments at county and township levels and the soil conservation departments are the organizers, the farmers are the main community to implement the project.
Photos of the Approach
Location of the SWC approach in Yongchun county, Fujian province.
Bahia grass interplanted in the orchards.