soil conservation

American  

noun

1. any of various methods to achieve the maximum utilization of the land and preserve its resources through such controls as crop rotation, prevention of soil erosion, etc.

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soil conservation British  

noun

1. the preservation of soil against deterioration or erosion, and the maintenance of the fertilizing elements for crop production

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Example Sentences

A nationwide coalition of several hundred organizations is urging Congress to prioritize soil conservation funds to rebuild farmland soils ravaged by decades of over-farming and toxic chemical fertilizers.

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2023

"Adaptation works based on soil conservation are proving to be increasingly useless in the wake of these extreme weather events."

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2021

“We lost a lot of people, and we’re trying to rebuild,” said Daniel Hellerstein, an economist who researches the economic impact of soil conservation.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2020

That’s a voluntary program to help farmers pay for cover crops, buffer strips and other projects aimed at water and soil conservation.

From Washington Times • Jul. 2, 2018

There may thus be a close connection between weeding, soil conservation, and soil improvement.

From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney