VIDYA BHARATI

MAHAVIDYALAYA AMRAVATI

Seminar Topic- Soil Conservation

Student Name- Akshay Bhatkar

Class-M.Sc-1st Year (Sem-II),
Guided by – Ghurde mam
 Table of contents-

Introduction
Methods and
Techniques of Soil
Conservation
Reference
Conclusion
 Introduction

Soil conservation is the

prevention of soil loss from
erosion or reduced fertility
caused by over usage,
acidification, salinization or
other chemical soil
contamination.
Slash-and-burn and other
unsustainable methods of
subsistence farming are
practiced in some lesser
developed areas.
A sequel to the deforestation is
typically large scale erosion,
loss of soil nutrients and
sometimes total desertification.
Methods and Techniques of
Soil Conservation

Many different techniques have been

invented throughout the years with the
aim of preserving the nutrient level of
the soil and preventing erosion.
1. Contour Plowing – Originating in
ancient Phoenicia, Contour Plowing
involves plowing grooves into the
desired farmland, then planting the
crop furrows in the grooves and
following the contours. It a very
effective way for farmland on slopes to
prevent run off improve crop yields.
Terrace Farming – Terracing is a
method of carving multiple, flat
leveled areas into hills. Steps are
formed by the terraces which are
surrounded by a mud wall to
prevent run off and hold the soil
nutrients in the beds. More
commonly found in lesser
developed nations due to the
difficulty of using mechanized
farming equipment in the
terraces. Very popular in Asia for
planting rice.
No till farming – This is the
method of growing crops
year round without changing
the topography of the soil by
tilling or contouring. This
technique increases the
amount of water that
penetrates the soil and can
increase organic matter of
the soil which leads to larger
yields.
Windbreaks – Rows of tall
trees are used in dense
patterns around the
farmland and prevents
wind erosion. Evergreen
trees can provide year
round protection but
deciduous trees can be
adequate as long as
foliage is apparent during
the seasons when the soil
is bare.
Proper waste disposal
and management-Poor
waste disposal and
management pose a
huge threat to soil
preservation. Approaches
such as recycling and re-
use can be implemented
to reduce land and water
pollution that leads to soil
degradation. Through
recycling and proper
waste management, we
can minimize the amount
of toxic and harmful
contaminants that seep
into the soil. When
effectively implemented,
it can dramatically
improve quality and
health of the soils.
 Importance

Most people know that they

need clean air and clean water
to stay healthy. Fewer people
realize that their well-being also
depends on the health of the
soil.
Soil supports the growth of food
and fibre, so its productivity is a
major factor in the economies of
Canada and other nations.
Yet soil also has a much broader,
global role.
Soil acts as a filter, cleaning air
and water. It exchanges gases
with the atmosphere and
therefore influences the global
climate. Soil receives organic
wastes and recycles their
nutrients back to plants; it also
holds and breaks down some
toxic wastes.
Because soil plays such a key
role in world health, economics
and environmental stability, it
must be conserved and used in
a sustainable manner.
 Conclusion

Definition- Soil conservation is

the prevention of soil loss from
erosion or reduced fertility caused
by over usage, acidification,
salinization or other chemical soil
contamination.
Methods of Soil Conservation-
1.Contour Plowing
2.Terrace Farming
3.No till farming
4.Windbreaks
5.Proper waste disposal and
management
 Reference

Wikipedia
WWW. Google. in