Assessment of Practices for Controlling Shallow Valley-Bottom Gullies in the Sub-Humid Ethiopian Highlands

Assessment of Practices for Controlling Shallow Valley-Bottom Gullies in the Sub-Humid Ethiopian Highlands

Rehabilitation of large valley bottom gullies in developing countries is hampered by high cost. Stopping head cuts at the time of initiation will prevent large gullies from forming and is affordable. However, research on practices to control shallow gully heads with local materials is limited. The o...

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Main Authors: Meseret B. Addisie, Eddy J. Langendoen, Dessalew W. Aynalem, Getaneh K. Ayele, Seifu A. Tilahun, Petra Schmitter, Wolde Mekuria, Mikael M. Moges, Tammo S. Steenhuis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
gully
valley bottom
erosion
sediment
rehabilitation
restoration
best management practices
enclosures
Africa
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/10/4/389

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