Contour "V" Ditch
Type: Technologies
Creation: 2011-06-03 20:37 Updated: 2017-04-20 08:53
Compilers: Biranchi Mohapatra
Reviewers: Fabian Ottiger
Country/ region/ locations where the Technology has been applied and which are covered by this assessment
- Country: India
- Region/ State/ Province: Orissa
- Further specification of location (e.g. municipality, town, etc.), if relevant: Orissa/Nuapada
- Map: View Map
Description of the SLM Technology
Short description of the Technology
V-ahaped sturcture on contour line in order to check sheet/reel erosion and for moisture retension.
Detailed description of the Technology
V-shaped structures on contour line .The size of the V ditch varies according to slope, depth of soil and soil texture. The V-ditch can be laid eithr in staggered or continuous. Purpose- 1. To control sheet and reel erosion 2. Retention of in situ soil moisture 3. To increase vegetative cover. Establishment/maintenance -- 1. Bunding, 2. Terracing, 3. Turfing, 4. Provisioin of outlets in contour lines. Environment:- Bio-Physical-1-Cropland-Annual 2. Grazing land-Extensive, 3. Forest, Socio-Economic- 1. land ownership-User Group (32 Members) 2. Land use rights-Usufructary Rights.
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