Vetiver Hedge Barrier along Seashore and River bank

Type: Technologies

Creation: 2010-11-23 14:14   Updated: 2019-09-04 15:53

Compilers: Unknown User

Reviewers: Alexandra Gavilano, David Streiff

Country/ region/ locations where the Technology has been applied and which are covered by this assessment
  • Country: China
  • Region/ State/ Province: Fujian
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Description of the SLM Technology

Short description of the Technology

Uprightness to the main windward, planting Vetiver hedge as barriers to prevent wind erosion.

Detailed description of the Technology

This technology is to use a good SWC vegetable --- Vetiver to form permanent hedge barrier. The barrier is upright to the main windward or along the river & dike bank. It is pruned 1-2 times after 2 months of planting. It can grow at about 1.5 m high within one year. Vetiver is a perennial plant, and has a strong fibrous roots, which can stretch 3 m beneath soils. It breeds by root & cane, and has strong adaptability. Vetiver is hygrophobe and can endure poor and saline-alkali soil. It is regarded as a saved money & low in labor input but with good benefits. This SWC technology is worth to be applied extensively.

Photos of the Technology

Image Vetiver Barrier along river and dike bank
Vetiver Barrier along river and dike bank
  • 📍 Pingtan, Fujian
  • 🗓 2002-01-01
  • 📷 YANG Xuezheng (Fuzhou, China)
Image Vetiver hedge barrier on slope of the highway.
Vetiver hedge barrier on slope of the highway.
  • 📍 Pingtan county, Fuzhou
  • 🗓 2002-01-01
  • 📷 Yang Xuezhen (Fuzhou, China)