Source control and management

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Source control and management

The Source Management and Control Module provides over 60 options to manage or control sand and dust storms together with over 75 sustainable land management technologies which can be employed to implement the source management and control options.

There are several ways to find SDS source management options: 

  • Use the Keyword box below to search for key words describing an option. 
  • Use the Filter box below to select an option by 
    • The Function of an option or 
    • One or more of three attributes: Nature-based, Reduces wind speed or Protects soil from the wind.

Information on each option includes: 

  • How the option works, in reducing wind speed or protecting the soil from the wind, 
  • The efficiency, cost, maintenance requirements, the length of time an option will function, co-benefits, the ease of establishing an option and the degree to which the option can be combined with other options, and, 
  • Additional information useful in using option, where available

To share best practice options, tools, technologies, methods and experience in SDS source control and management please see the Get Involved page in our Land management & restoration section. 

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Managing how land is used – livestock
Rotational grazing and forage banks (protects soil)
Rotational grazing and forage banks, which include Zero Grazing Systems, are intended to keep livestock off the land or limit use of range lands to reduce damage from grazing or overgrazing.
Protects soil
Managing how land is used – livestock
Avoid disturbance of dry playa surfaces (protects soil)
The avoid disturbance of dry playa surfaces option is similar to the "Control livestock around playas", but focuses on exclusion of animals from playa surfaces which, if disturbed, can contribute to SDS events.
Protects soil
Managing how land is used – livestock
Control livestock around playas (ephemeral water bodies) (protects soil)
The control livestock around playas (ephemeral water bodies) is linked to "Managing number and type of livestock on land" but with a specific focus on playa locations where the soil can be easily disturbed and contribute to SDS events.
Protects soil
Managing how land is used – livestock
Change of transhumance areas and routes (protects soil)
Change of transhumance areas and routes is part of the overall Managing number and type of livestock on land option, with similar efficiency, costs, co-benefits, longevity and animal management.
Nature-based
Protects soil
Managing how land is used – farming
Strip cropping (reduces wind speed)
Strip cropping involves alternating rows of crops of different height or density to disrupt wind speed.
Reduces wind
Managing how land is used – farming
Land leveling (protects soil)
Land leveling is intended to slow the speed of the wind across the land surface.
Protects soil
Managing how land is used – farming
Emergency Tillage (plowing) (protects soil)
The emergency tillage option is intended to create a rough soil surface which will reduce wind speeds and trap particles.
Protects soil