Control of sand encroachment (Q138)
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The fundamental principle of dune fixation is that of preventing sand from moving during a long enough period to allow natural or planted vegetation to become established. If sand encroachment is to be controlled, saltation must be reduced, either by stabilizing the soil or by reducing the wind speed gradient close to the surface of the ground.
- sand encroachment control
- control of sand encroachment
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| English | Control of sand encroachment |
The fundamental principle of dune fixation is that of preventing sand from moving during a long enough period to allow natural or planted vegetation to become established. If sand encroachment is to be controlled, saltation must be reduced, either by stabilizing the soil or by reducing the wind speed gradient close to the surface of the ground. |
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