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
- Map: View Map
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
- 📍 Pingtan, Fujian
- 🗓 2002-01-01
- 📷 YANG Xuezheng (Fuzhou, China)
- 📍 Pingtan county, Fuzhou
- 🗓 2002-01-01
- 📷 Yang Xuezhen (Fuzhou, China)