Erosion control measures for non-agricultural land

a) Contoured and staggered trench for hill slopes; Suitable erosion control in hills Adopted for hill slopes >20%.

b) Gully control:

• Gully erosion usually starts as small rills and then develops into deeper crevices or Ravines in extreme cases.
• It can be controlled by check dams which may be permanent, semi-permanent or temporary.
• Temporary check dams are usually made up of brush wood, wire and poles or loose rocks.
• Semi-permanent check dams can be earthen dam, Gabion structure etc.
• Permanent check dams are concrete and masonry structures