| Title | Natural Vegetative Strip Technology: A ’No Cost’ Paradigm That May Help Transform Tropical Smallholder Conservation. |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper |
| Year of Publication | 1999 |
| Authors | Garrity, D.; Stark, M.; Mercado, A.R. |
| ContactAuthor | asb@cgiar.org; D.Garrity@cgiar.org |
| Conference Name | The First Asia-Pacific Conference on Ground and Water Bioengineering for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization |
| Date Published | April 1999 |
| Publisher | International Centre for Research in Agroforestry, SEA Regional Research Programme |
| Conference Location | Manila, Philippines. |
| Call Number | PP0062-04 |
| Keywords | natural, nitrogen-fixing, smallholder conservation, tillage, transform tropical, vegetative |
| Abstract | Contour hedgerow systems using nitrogen-fixing trees have been widely viewed and promoted as important components of soil conservation in Southeast Asia to minimize erosion, restore soil fertility, and improve crop productivity. Although positive results have been observed and reported in a number of experimental and demonstration sites, farmer adoption is poor. This low adoption is associated with constraints of high labor requirements in establishing and managing hedgerows. |
| URL | http://www.worldagroforestry.org/sea/publication?do=view_pub_detail&pub_no=PP0062-04 |
