SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION FOR FOREST MANAGEMENT
Meghalaya State has extremely erosive soil with intensive rainfall. Soil erosion is deemed as one of the most contributing factors of forest degradation and sediment disasters in streams and rivers. Therefore, intensive counter measures for the soil and water conservation are required in addition to the sustainable forest management activities in the Project.
Meghalaya State has extremely erosive soil with intensive rainfall. Soil erosion is deemed as one of the most contributing factors of forest degradation and sediment disasters in streams and rivers. Therefore, intensive counter measures for the soil and water conservation are required in addition to the sustainable forest management activities in the Project.
Key Activities
- Bench Terracing (Earthen Structures)
- Earthen/Loose Boulder Contour Bunds
- Earthen/Loose Boulder Box Terracing
- Construction of Check Dam
- Construction of Minor Irrigation Check Dam
- Construction of Conservation Pond (which can be also used for fishery)
- Construction of Conservation Pond/Dug Out Pond
- Construction of RCC Water Storage Tank for Drinking Water
