Diversions, terraces are tools for conservation
HARRISBURG Diversions
consist of a broad, shallow channel
and ridge constructed across a
slope.
These conservation practices
intercept excess runoff and lead it.
slowly to a safe outlet such as a
grass-lined waterway. Additional
infiltration of water is achieved
during the period when the water is
earned in the diversion.
Diversions will usually be used
in conjunction with stnpcropping.
They are generally spaced about
400 feet apart. -
Terraces are similar to diver
sions in several ways. They include
a broad base channel and ridge
across a slope.
They differ from diversions in
that they are spaced closer
together and generally are
shallower and broader than
diversions. They also differ from
diversions in that the channel is
planted to a crop. Terraces are
generally used in conjunction with
contour farming.
Several types of terraces can be
constructed. Gradient terraces
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carry water to a suitable outlet,
such as a waterway or other
stabilized area. Storage terraces
are drained by underground pipe
thus eliminatihg the need for
grassed waterways or other
outlets.
Storage usually are
designed to empty within a 48-hour
period. During this time, in
filtration of the stored wateriielps
to restore moisture to the soil.
Storage terraces are more ex
pensive but can be more easily
constructed parallel to one
another. This makes the land
easier to farm by eliminating short
rows. Storage terraces are more
effective in obtaining maximum
infiltration during and after a
rainfall.
Both diversions and cropland
terraces are important. By using
these practices, moisture is con
served, erosion is reduced, the
land is protected against severe
intense ram storms, crop yields
can be increased and more intense
cropping systems can be utilised to
increase profits.
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the most effective ways to increase infiltration
Speakers at the evening meeting
will be Ralph D. Smith, Syracuse,
N.Y., NEDCO Director of
Education, and James Beaver,
Bellefonte, former NEDCO
Director. The chairman of the
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