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Terracing farm lands

C. E. Ramser

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This bulletin discusses the use of terracing on farm lands as a solution to the problem of soil erosion. Two methods of terracing are described: the bench terrace and the ridge terrace. Instructions for creating terrace outlets and for laying and building terraces are also given.

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This bulletin discusses the use of terracing on farm lands as a solution to the problem of soil erosion. Two methods of terracing are described: the bench terrace and the ridge terrace. Instructions for creating terrace outlets and for laying and building terraces are also given.

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This bulletin discusses the use of terracing on farm lands as a solution to the problem of soil erosion. Two methods of terracing are described: the bench terrace and the ridge terrace. Instructions for creating terrace outlets and for laying and building terraces are also given.

Key concepts: Terrace (agriculture), Ridge, Erosion, Geography, Agroforestry, Forestry, Hydrology (agriculture), Environmental science

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