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soil conservation

(Agriculture) the preservation of soil against deterioration or erosion, and the maintenance of the fertilizing elements for crop production

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soil conservation - protection of soil against erosion or deterioration

conservation - the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources

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soil conservation

n → Bodenschutz m

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The authors were charged with both reviewing existing documentation and conducting new field research on the economics of the dominant agroforestry and soil conservation systems in use.

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However, these essential soil conservation structures have been seriously damaged, partly as a result of Lebanon's long, crippling war.

Rehabilitating the ancient terraced lands of Lebanon

In the case of the second question (Does management based on local soil knowledge mimic nature?), findings indicate that soil conservation techniques of highland Bolivian farmers do not mimic nature per se but rather resemble certain natural processes.

Local soil knowledge: answering basic questions in highland Bolivia

RAWALPINDI -- The Directorate of Soil and Water Conservation Punjab, Soil Conservation Department (SCD) Rawalpindi Region under water resources development programme has made hectic efforts for the development of agriculture in Potohar region.

SCD makes all out efforts for development of agriculture in Potohar region

During meeting Director Soil Conservation Malik Ghulam Akbar briefed the Secretary Agriculture that Soil Conservation constructed 101 mini dams, 176 ponds on 80% subsidy in last two years.

Potohar Region essential for progress of agriculture

Technical support for the project was being provided by the district soil conservation department.

Flood washes away small dam in Karak

The Commission also finalized selection against one post of Soil Conservation Assistant (BPS-17) in Soil Conservation Wing Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperative Department, one post of Female Lecturer Urdu (BPS-17) in Higher Education Department and one post of Head Master (BPS-17) in Elementary and Secondary Education Department.

KP PSC finalizes selection against 94 veterinary officers

This detailed, illustrated study of the Civilian Conservation Corps of Southern Illinois highlights the CCCAEs soil conservation, reforestation, and flood relief projects in Southern Illinois, culminating in their work on creating the new Shawnee National Forest.

The Civilian Conservation Corps in Southern Illinois, 1933-1942

Nizam along with deputy commissioner Ihsanullah Khan and assistant commissioner Sher Alam Khan visited the offices of communication and works, education, soil conservation, public health, district accounts, agency education and other departments.

Officials remained absent

Reforestation and soil conservation programs costing many thousands of dollars in the rural community of Doucet have resulted in hundreds of small ledges built of straw or sacks of earth.