When hills are healthy, vegetation can anchor the soil in place. But when that is burned off, hillsides become vulnerable to erosion, and slopes can come crashing down.

Vetiver, a versatile plant native to India, offers numerous ecological and commercial benefits, including soil erosion ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday.

involve practices such as afforestation and the transformation of hillside slopes into terraces, according to local authorities. Water and soil erosion control projects can create carbon sinks by ...

Erosion can whisk away valuable topsoil and even cause whole embankments to collapse. These plants will help lock soil in place while adding ornamental value.

ABSTRACT: Sacred forests play a valuable role in the conservation of local biodiversity and provide numerous ecosystem services in Cameroon. The aim of this study was to estimate floristic diversity, ...

In western Uganda’s Kasese district, where the Rwenzori Mountains meet the sprawling plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Janet Nyakairu Abwoli is on a mission to rejuvenate her land and empower ...

It is advised to add more seeds for higher germination rates. Top off the seedling area with a thin peat moss layer, then use a jute erosion-control mat to cover the entire slope. This mat helps ...