Stonelines

Stone lines are constructed along the contours to slow down the speed of runoff, reduce soil erosion, and enhance water infiltration. In addition, the stone barrier blocks and settles down the sediments transported from the upper slopes. Stone constructions are often used to rehabilitate eroded and abandoned land.

Land use type
Cropland
Technology group
Soil erosion control
Type of land degradation addressed
Soil erosion by water
Country
Source
WOCAT
Image
Stonelines