Soil Conservation

The theme of this book is that recently acquired knowledge not only makes easier the task of controlling soil erosion, but also leads to more productive farming. The study aims to inform about the recent advances, to show how these can be applied in the developing world and to present the engineering approach to soil conservation in such a way that students of all disciplines may see its simplicity and common sense. In this way it is hoped that the book may serve as a useful text for agricultural engineers, students of agriculture, forestry, geography, geology and ecology. Professor Hudson was the 1983 recipient of the Hugh Hammond award, the highest professional honour made by the Soil Conservaton Society of America.