Traditional planning systems to enhance agricultural returns
Location
Place : Shanxi
Country : China
Region : East Asia
Hazard
Primary : Droughts
Typology of Heritage
Knowledge and Practices concerning nature
Aspect of Disaster Management
Post Disaster Recovery
Summary
Loess Plateau in China: This is a large area of eroded land that was restored by applying traditional and modern methods of soil and water conservation. The project involved planting trees, terracing slopes, building check dams, and improving irrigation systems. It resulted in increased vegetation cover, reduced soil loss, enhanced water availability, and improved livelihoods for millions of people