Bank erosion in case of large rivers and bigger streams need special engineering measures. Some of the simpler erosion control, measures useful on small streams. Stream bank erosion control may be broadly classified into two groups-direct protection works and indirect protection works. Direct protection includes the works done directly on the bank itself for buffer effect or consolidation effect such [...]
Proper land use and moisture conservation practices help in the conservation of wind erosion in agricultural lands. In areas which are subjected to severe wind erosion, especially in the arid and semi- arid areas additional protective measures in the form of wind breaks and shelter belts are needed. The wind erosion control measures may broadly be divided into two categories. [...]
Here is a list of soil groups available in India:- 1. Alluvial Soils 2. Black Soils 3. Red Soils 4. Laterites & Lateritic Soils 5. Other Groups. India is a vast country where different types of soils and climates are being found. The soils of any region determine the crops, cropping systems and the socio-economic features of that particular locality. Soil is [...]