strategy
Draining land
Synonyms:
Implementing land drainage Context:
Land drainage is an important tool for agricultural land and water management. In the humid regions of the world, land drainage is one of the main methods for reclaiming and improving agricultural lands; in arid regions, where sustainable irrigated agriculture is vital, land drainage is necessary for preventing waterlogging and salinisation. Narrower:
Draining mine sitesInstalling pipe drainsInstalling pipe drainsCreating comprehensive drainage schemeDraining fields to prevent waterlogging Facilitates:
Managing irrigation systems Facilitated by:
Installing tubewellsCreating watercourses Organizations:
International Institute for Land Reclamation and Improvement Subjects:
Hydrology → Hydrology Geography → Land type/use
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
