VD.61-Introduction to living terraces - ( RUVIVAL ).

Living terraces constitute a combination of erosion control measures on slopes.

Their aim is to provide effective erosion control and soil building, with minimal labour and maintenance. The entire structure, with both vertical and horizontal elements, consists out of living trees.

This greatly increases their stability and durability. At the same time, they provide a source of income in form of livestock fodder and green manure after only a few months.

This type of practice represents a sustainable method of erosion control, which can have a chance to serve the local farmers in developing countries.