The biological consolidation of embankments is an agricultural practice that entails planting embankments with arboricultural, pastoral, or forage species. This cultivation technique enhances the effectiveness and longevity of these structures.

Compiler:

Wafa Saidi

First published:

2023-09-19 08:51

Meslin consists of a planting mix of cereals and legumes, formulated for both livestock feed and soil rehabilitation purposes.

Compiler:

Wafa Saidi

First published:

2023-11-22 11:20

Stone lines (or "stone barriers") are small structures aligned along contours. These reduce the velocity of runoff flowing down sloping land while capturing materials carried by the water. The stone lines gradually accumulate sediment which leads to the gradual creation of terraces.

Compiler:

Wafa Saidi

First published:

2023-09-19 18:40

Individual dry-stone basins are a traditional runoff water collection technique built in dry stone around the trunk of trees, mainly olive trees.

Compiler:

Wafa Saidi

First published:

2023-09-19 08:50

Mechanical bench terraces are a landscaping technique employed on sloping terrain. These are essentially mechanically constructed earthen levees or embankments established along contour lines.

Compiler:

Wafa Saidi

First published:

2023-09-19 08:51

Contour ploughing is an agricultural technique involving the cultivation of sloping land along contour lines. This technique creates a succession of closely spaced ridges and furrows which help to retain water and soil.

Compiler:

Wafa Saidi

First published:

2023-09-19 08:51

Dry stone walls are durable landscaping structures created by arranging stones to construct small walls (without cement or plaster) either following contour lines or approximately perpendicular to the slope.

Compiler:

Wafa Saidi

First published:

2023-09-19 08:51

The tabia earthen dyke is a water harvesting technique used in the foothill and piedmont areas.

Compiler:

Mongi Ben Zaied

First published:

2017-03-21 15:34

Jessour is an ancient runoff water harvesting technique widely practiced in the arid highlands

Compiler:

Mongi Ben Zaied

First published:

2017-03-07 08:57