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Bamboo based conservation technology for the rehabilitation of degraded lands

Bamboo
degraded land
soil conservation
carbon sequestration
biomass
IMG

overview

This technology rehabilitates degraded lands by integrating fast-growing bamboo species with conservation trenches. Bamboo biomass yields 12–30 t/ha/year and sequesters 5.83–14.88 t C/ha/year, while reducing soil loss from 22 to 4.5 t/ha/year and conserving 45% soil moisture. Ecosystem services are enhanced 2–2.5 times, providing both environmental and economic benefits.

  • 6

    TRL

  • 1

    Number of units currently deployed

  • 2

    No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

  • High-Biomass Production –Generates 12–30 t/ha/year.
  • Soil-Conserving –Reduces soil loss from 22 to 4.5 t/ha/year .
  • Economically Viable –Offers B:C ratio of 2.19–3.18 with a 6-year payback period.

Functionality

Contact Us

Rajesh Kaushal

ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun

Email: kaushalrajesh1[at]REDIFFMAIL[dot]COM

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