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Soil erosion and conservation


by Paul Gregg

Farming has been the basis of New Zealand’s economy, and soil is the basis of farming. When soil erodes, it makes land less productive, and can lead to floods, slips and damage to infrastructure and property. Methods for controlling erosion include planting trees, stabilising soil and controlling rivers and streams.

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Main image: Society of Soil Science poster

Society of Soil Science poster


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