Optimal Vetiver Hedgerow Spacing for Mitigating Sediment and Runoff Erosion on Steep Slopes in Malawi
This study assessed the optimum vetiver hedgerow spacing capable of reducing sediment and runoff erosion on a 17% slope. Three treatments were used: 2-meter vetiver hedgerow spacing, 4-meter vetiver hedgerow spacing, and a control plot without vetiver. Erosion pins were strategically placed on the...
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This study assessed the optimum vetiver hedgerow spacing capable of reducing sediment and runoff erosion on a 17% slope. Three treatments were used: 2-meter vetiver hedgerow spacing, 4-meter vetiver hedgerow spacing, and a control plot without vetiver. Erosion pins were strategically placed on the plots and measured periodically over a period of 6 months, accompanied by daily rainfall measurements. The findings revealed the effectiveness of vetiver hedgerows in reducing sediment erosion and runoff from the plots. Notably, the 2-meter vetiver hedgerow spacing proved more efficient in reducing erosion and minimizing soil accumulation within the plot, with an average change in erosional pin height of 1.2 cm, whereas the 4-meter hedgerow spacing exhibited higher erosion rates at 2 cm, which was statistically significant. These results underscore the importance of optimizing vetiver hedgerow spacing to effectively combat soil erosion and runoff on steep slopes.
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| spelling | doaj.art-b163bd798b8743eb862e7252409852122023-10-21T08:42:21ZengAgricultural Extension Society of NigeriaJournal of Agricultural Extension1119-944X2408-68512023-10-01274Optimal Vetiver Hedgerow Spacing for Mitigating Sediment and Runoff Erosion on Steep Slopes in MalawiJudith Francesco Kamoto0Chisomo Mussa1Kondwani Banda2Nicholas Ozor3Forestry Department, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MalawiEnvironment and Natural Resources Management Department, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Environment and Natural Resources Management Department, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources African Technology Policy Studies, Nairobi, Kenya This study assessed the optimum vetiver hedgerow spacing capable of reducing sediment and runoff erosion on a 17% slope. Three treatments were used: 2-meter vetiver hedgerow spacing, 4-meter vetiver hedgerow spacing, and a control plot without vetiver. Erosion pins were strategically placed on the plots and measured periodically over a period of 6 months, accompanied by daily rainfall measurements. The findings revealed the effectiveness of vetiver hedgerows in reducing sediment erosion and runoff from the plots. Notably, the 2-meter vetiver hedgerow spacing proved more efficient in reducing erosion and minimizing soil accumulation within the plot, with an average change in erosional pin height of 1.2 cm, whereas the 4-meter hedgerow spacing exhibited higher erosion rates at 2 cm, which was statistically significant. These results underscore the importance of optimizing vetiver hedgerow spacing to effectively combat soil erosion and runoff on steep slopes. https://www.journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/3894Vetiver hedgerow, slope, runoff, erosion, soil and water conservation |
| spellingShingle | Judith Francesco Kamoto Chisomo Mussa Kondwani Banda Nicholas Ozor Optimal Vetiver Hedgerow Spacing for Mitigating Sediment and Runoff Erosion on Steep Slopes in Malawi Journal of Agricultural Extension Vetiver hedgerow, slope, runoff, erosion, soil and water conservation |
| title | Optimal Vetiver Hedgerow Spacing for Mitigating Sediment and Runoff Erosion on Steep Slopes in Malawi |
| title_full | Optimal Vetiver Hedgerow Spacing for Mitigating Sediment and Runoff Erosion on Steep Slopes in Malawi |
| title_fullStr | Optimal Vetiver Hedgerow Spacing for Mitigating Sediment and Runoff Erosion on Steep Slopes in Malawi |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimal Vetiver Hedgerow Spacing for Mitigating Sediment and Runoff Erosion on Steep Slopes in Malawi |
| title_short | Optimal Vetiver Hedgerow Spacing for Mitigating Sediment and Runoff Erosion on Steep Slopes in Malawi |
| title_sort | optimal vetiver hedgerow spacing for mitigating sediment and runoff erosion on steep slopes in malawi |
| topic | Vetiver hedgerow, slope, runoff, erosion, soil and water conservation |
| url | https://www.journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/3894 |
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