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The document provides 5 practical ways to conserve soil: 1) Plant trees and groundcover to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. 2) Employ no-dig gardening techniques to avoid disturbing soil structure. 3) Avoid compacting wet soil by creating dedicated paths. 4) Do not make shortcuts when hiking to prevent plant destruction and erosion. 5) Control rainwater runoff through suitable channels to prevent erosion.

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EARTHSCIENCE

The document provides 5 practical ways to conserve soil: 1) Plant trees and groundcover to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. 2) Employ no-dig gardening techniques to avoid disturbing soil structure. 3) Avoid compacting wet soil by creating dedicated paths. 4) Do not make shortcuts when hiking to prevent plant destruction and erosion. 5) Control rainwater runoff through suitable channels to prevent erosion.

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Practical Science

5 Practical Ways to Conserve Soil


1. Plant trees and groundcover. The vegetative cover acts as a barriers against erosion by
wind and soften the impact of rain. Roots stabilize the soil and, at the same time, naturally
and slowly loosen the soil and draw nutrients into the plants.
2. Employ “no-dig” gardening techniques. Digging can loosen compacted soil, but it can also
disturb the structure and leave it more vulnerable to erosion from wind and water.
3. Avoid compacting soil. Do not walk on soil that is soaking wet. Create dedicated paths in
gardens and wilderness areas and stick to them.
4. When hiking in natural areas, do not make shortcuts that will destroy plant life and
enhance erosion.
5. Control rainwater runoff. Create suitable runoff channels and drains to help prevent soil
erosion.

Conservation of Soil Resource


The effects of human activities on soil can be mitigated through sustainable
soil management such as increasing soil organic matter content, keeping the soil surface
vegetated, avoiding excessive tillage, using nutrients wisely, promoting crop rotations,
reducing erosion, and preventing soil compaction.

1. Increasing soil organic matter- The addition of new organic matter is important in
improving and maintaining soil quality. It also improves soil structure and enhance
water ad nutrient-holding capacity.
2. Keeping the soil covered and vegetated- Ground cover and vegetation protects the
soil. It also provides habitats for larger soil organisms and can improves water
availability. The soil can be covered by leaving crop residue on the surface or by
planting cover crops.
3. Avoiding excessive tillage- Tillage is done to loosen surface soil and break up soil
structure. Reducing it minimizes the loss of organic matter and protects the soil
surface from further erosion.
4. Manage pets and nutrient efficiently- efficient pest and nutrient management
requires regular testing and monitoring soil conditions and pets, along with the
application of only the necessary chemicals at the right time and place.
5. Promoting crop rotation- changing vegetation across the landscape over time allows
the soil to recover, as different plants contribute in a unique way to soil structure and
composition. It also increases the different plants as well as other organisms in the
area.
6. Reducing erosion and preventing soil compaction- Erosion can be prevented by
keeping the ground covered and vegetated and by channeling excess surface water
runoff. Soil compaction can be prevented by restricting human activities to designated
areas and pathways.

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