Published Jul 02, 2024
Clear debris, level land, and ensure good drainage before the monsoons. Plough and add organic matter to retain water. Protect crops by maintaining proper drainage and preventing waterlogging.
Boomerangs catch and slow water and silt near trees on steep or small areas, up to 25% slopes. They're ideal for food forests, with an open shape to prevent erosion, and can be linked together.
Sheet flow spreaders, crescent-shaped rocks on contour lines, work on slopes up to 25%. They slow down and spreadsheet flow to capture water and prevent erosion.
Infiltration basins catch and absorb rainwater or grey water up to 2 feet deep. They are best under trees, at a level bottom, and on flat land or terraced slopes. Plant inside with species tolerant of occasional standing water.
Terraces are flat soil shelves constructed parallel to slope contours, serving to control erosion and intercept rainfall. Existing terraces require restoration, particularly their bundhs, for water retention.
Gully plugs and stone dams slow water and trap silt for land use. They are placed in gullies with breaks in slope to accumulate water. Start from the top to prevent downstream damage.