Soil Erosion

Manage crops to reduce fallow areas such as stubble retention.
Fence and plant out gully areas to reduce erosion.
Manage pastures to maintain at least 70% ground cover at all times.
Plant trees on steep slopes. Roots help to bind the soil and reduce erosion.
Fence creek lines to exclude stock and install watering troughs.
The Junee Area Landcare Network ‘tree planting guide’ is full of helpful hints on how to successfully plant trees.

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