There are many ways to control erosion and each method depends on
the type of erosion. The methods are grouped into three, viz:
1. CULTURAL METHODS: these include:
a. Use of vegetative cover
b. Organic matter application
c. Avoid bush burning
d. Use of organic fertilizers
e. Mulching
f. Cover cropping
2. SCIENTIFIC METHODS:
These include:
a. Terracing
b. Strip cropping
c. Contour bands
d. Wind breaks
3. MECHANICAL METHODS: these include:
a. Constructing check dams
b. Diversion ditches
Other methods include:
a. Afforestation
b. Selective exploitation
c. Good farm practices.
