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Vetiver Grass Soil Conservation [South Africa]

The vetiver grass is planted on the contour and also in other situations such as along stream banks and minor farm roads to form a vegetative barrier and protect the land from surface erosion.

Compiler: UNCCD PRAIS
06/21/2010 5:01 a.m.

Plan of preventive silviculture (PSP): implementation of firebreak network within a forest intervention area (ZAU) — approaches

Plan of preventive silviculture (PSP): implementation of firebreak … [Spain]

Through the declaration of Ayora to a forest intervention area (ZAU) and the implementation of the pilot project of the PSP, a preventive silviculture was promoted through the establishment of a firebreak network.

Compiler: Nina Lauterburg
09/09/2013 midnight

Regional rural development programme [Spain]

Regional development programme to protect natural resources and stimulate rural economies.

Compiler: Joris De Vente
05/12/2009 midnight

Fruit trees under biodynamic agricultural management in southern … [Spain]

Biodynamic farming is a method of farming that aims to treat the farm as a living system, based on the application of specific organic preparations which stimulate the natural functions of the farm soils and provide the necessary component towards a self-sustaining agro-ecological farm management.

Compiler: Alicia Morugán-Coronado
05/29/2017 7:39 p.m.

Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Citrus Orchards [Spain]

Generally, this approach aims to encourage sustainable agricultural management in citrus orchards and keep environmental sustainability in the region of Vega Baja, in Alicante province (Spain). This approach is focused on enhancing production in the region and mantaining sustainable soil agricultural management soil to improve product quality.

Compiler: Alicia Morugán-Coronado
04/04/2017 1:48 p.m.