soil conservation

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.

soil conservation

noun

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

Example Sentences

Job-rich projects include planting forests and mangroves, engaging in soil conservation, and retrofitting buildings to make them more energy efficient.

From Fortune

The farmer became dissatisfied with my soil conservation tendencies and moved away.

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To counteract these disastrous effects, a program of Federal, State, and private water and soil conservation has begun.

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The economic importance of soil conservation is so great that it can scarcely be estimated.

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The Agricultural Department is performing a splendid work in soil Conservation.

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

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