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Show s(riTrt:osi:it"vii()'"" 11V CLYDE LOWE What la Soil Conservation la It merely erosion roniiol, or grassland fanning, or nri fertilisers?" This la the way soil conservation Is seen by general ngrre- ment among the technical authorities In the Department - anit jou ran add any extra language you choose to complete It. Here It Is: "Soli Conservation la the application on the land ot all necessary measure In proper combinations to build up and maintain soil productivity fo.- efficient abundant production on n sus-tenlned basis. Soil conservation, therefore, means proper land uses, protecting the land against all forms of soil deterioration, rebuilding e.-oded and depleted noils, conserving moisture for plant use, proper agricultural drainage and Ir.iga-tlon where needed, and other measures which contribute to maximum practical yields and farm and ranch Incomes - all at the samo time. Many other dealable results Include aid In flood prevention and Improvement of wildlife apd lecrentlon. A Soil Conservationist Is ono who assists owners and operators of land to skillfully select and apply the appropriate combination of economically feasible measures, ritted to the soil of specific fields, to protect. Improve and maintain the productivity of the specific land Involved. Farmers and ranchers who actually use their land within Its capabilities and treat U In accordance with Its needs nre also considered as soil conservationists." "End objective of soiind wat-. f r, ""sy.ltlonjs. .Ukq.-aH, worthy human efforts - to uphold the current and continued welfare of mankind." Quotes from FSDA newg llulletln. |