Agriculture · Soil and Water Conservation
What are the primary functions of gully plugs or check dams constructed across small ephemeral streams?
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- 1Slowing down water flow, trapping sediment, and stabilizing gully beds✓
- 2Creating nearly level platforms for cultivation on very steep slopes
- 3Shielding the soil surface from raindrop impact and moderating temperature
- 4Eliminating soil disturbance and retaining crop residues on the surface
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Slowing down water flow, trapping sediment, and stabilizing gully beds
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