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Fanya juu terraces
[Kenya]

Terrace bund in association with a ditch, along the contour or on a gentle lateral gradient. Soil is thrown on the upper side of the ditch to form the bund, which is often stabilised by planting a fodder grass.

Fanya Juu
Creation:
2010-10-19 15:17
Updated:
2019-06-03 07:44
Compiler:
Kithinji Mutunga
Editors:
Reviewers:
Alexandra Gavilano, David Streiff, Deborah Niggli
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Catchment Approach
[Kenya]

A focused approach to integrated land and water management, including soil and water conservation, where the active participation of the villagers - often organised through common interest groups - is central.

Compiler:
James Gatero Njuki
Creation:
2009-01-20 00:00
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