soil conservation

American

noun

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 British

noun

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

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"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 urge farmers to work with their soil conservation district to plant cover crops.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2019

By 1938 its soil conservation measures had dramatically reduced the dust storms and soil loss.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2018

He added that proper soil conservation techniques — such as avoiding plowing, off-season cover crop and leaving crop residue on the ground — can help keep more of the carbon in the soil.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2018

Water and soil conservation methods may differ in one county from those in an adjoining county.

From The Fireside Chats of Franklin Delano Roosevelt by Roosevelt, Franklin Delano

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