Mills
204 West 5th,
Phone: 712-624-8606 Fax: 712-624-8587
Terraces
Terraces are earthen
embankments or ridges with a channel constructed across the slope. Their spacing depends on slope. Terraces have gentle grades, which allow
them to intercept surface runoff and conduct it to a stable outlet. Terracing is very effective for erosion
control because it divides the slope into discrete segments. Essentially, they reduce erosion by
shortening the length of the slope.
Terraces are one of the most widely used practices to reduce erosion
on cropland. They prevent the
formation of gullies and often allow more intensive row crop production on
land that would otherwise erode excessively.
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