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This paper presents the results of a field experiment
conducted in Kerala, South India, to test the effectiveness
of coir geotextiles for embankment protection. The
results reveal that treatment with geotextile in combination
with grass is an effective eco-hydrological measure to protect
steep slopes from erosion. In the context of sustainable
watershed management, coir is a cheap and locally available
material that can be used to strengthen traditional earthen
bunds or protect the banks of village ponds from erosion.
Particularly in developing countries, where coir is abundantly
available and textiles can be produced by small-scale industry,
this is an attractive alternative for conventional methods.
This paper analyses the performance of coir geotextile in different
treatments with respect to soil moisture content, protection
against erosion and biomass production |
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