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| | *Vetiver grass hedges protects the land from surface erosion. | | *Vetiver grass hedges protects the land from surface erosion. |
| | *Serves as semi-permeable barriers. | | *Serves as semi-permeable barriers. |
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| | Vetiver is poorly palatable hence can't be used for fodder. | | Vetiver is poorly palatable hence can't be used for fodder. |
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| | + | == Reference == |
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| | + | [https://www.wocat.net/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/Books/WOOK_PART2.1.pdf Where the Land is Greener] __NOEDITSECTION__ |
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| | + | [[Category:Impacts/Benefits_of_SLM_(On_Site/Off_Site)]] |
Latest revision as of 10:40, 7 July 2016
- Vetiver grass hedges protects the land from surface erosion.
- Serves as semi-permeable barriers.
- Filters excess runoff.
- Retains the sediments.
- Improved infiltration enables in situ moisture conservation.
- Cut material from vetiver grass is further used for mulching.
Vetiver is poorly palatable hence can't be used for fodder.
Reference
Where the Land is Greener
