Reclamation of Wasteland through Different Vegetative Interventions

Ashok Kumar; Vikas Kumar; Hemlata Bish; Rahul Kumar

doi:10.36808/if/2015/v141i5/70246

Reclamation of Wasteland through Different Vegetative Interventions

Authors

Ashok Kumar Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Department of Extension Education Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004
Vikas Kumar Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Department of Extension Education Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004
Hemlata Bish RUC, Govt PG College, Uttarkashi, HNB Garhwal University
Rahul Kumar GD College, Begusarai, Bihar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2015/v141i5/70246

Keywords:

Wasteland, Problematic Soils, Development, Reclamation, Vegetation.

Abstract

The reclamation of wasteland and development measures in general includes land clearing, soil and water conservation, enhancing nutrient status, provision of irrigation facilities and so on. However, the existing status of wastelands shows wide variation across different regions of the country in terms of their suitability for cultivation. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out a scientific assessment of the existing status; fertility, erosion levels, soil conditions, water potential, suitable cropping system, etc. of the waste lands spread over different agro-climatic zones of the state so as to prepare a realistic reclamation-cum-development plan for the wastelands. Thus rehabilitation of the wasteland through the sustainable management serves as a better cover to the soil and aids regeneration of forests.

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