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Terracing for Soil and Water Conservation

Cliff Hamilton

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Abstract

This bulletin describes terracing methods that are able to combat soil erosion and conserve water. There are three types of terraces (drainage, absorptive, and bench) and plans, specifications, construction practices are provided in the bulletin.

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This bulletin describes terracing methods that are able to combat soil erosion and conserve water. There are three types of terraces (drainage, absorptive, and bench) and plans, specifications, construction practices are provided in the bulletin.

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This bulletin describes terracing methods that are able to combat soil erosion and conserve water. There are three types of terraces (drainage, absorptive, and bench) and plans, specifications, construction practices are provided in the bulletin.

Key concepts: Soil conservation, Hydrology (agriculture), Drainage, Water erosion, Erosion, Environmental science, Engineering, Geography

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