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| Countries: | Syrian Arab Republic |
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| Basins: | Orontes |
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Project SDGs:
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Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Integrated Water Resource Management (SDG 6.5) Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6) |
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Nature-Based Solutions |
| Progress to Date: | 60 Percent rill erosion reduced |
| Services Needed: | Financial support |
| Desired Partner: | Academic Institution |
| Language: | English |
| Start & End Dates: | Jan. 01, 2009 » Dec. 31, 2013 |
| Project Website: | www.researchgate.net/publication/330322107_Soil_conservation... |
| Project Source: | CEO Water Mandate |
| Profile Completion: | 72% |
The project aimed to expand implementation of water harvesting, soil conservation, and water use efficiency among olive-farming communities in the arid mountain region of northwestern Syria. Erosion control: stone and plant “walls” in lines across field to increase surface roughness and slow water flows; reduced or no tillage; adding soil or organic manure around olive tree trunks; intercropping with cover crops. Rainwater harvesting: building semi-circle earthen bunds aroun…
Cora Snyder
Senior Researcher
Pacific Institute
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