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  • From: Elizabeth Hilborn <ehilborn@mebtel.net>
  • To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [permaculture] Slope- swales vs. terrace
  • Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2015 21:20:14 -0500

Is there a rule as to using swales vs. terrace for a slope? I wish to plant fruit trees, my soil is pebbly and sandy loam. My grade varies from 8 - 12% up to 15 -- 20%.

Thank you for any advice or sources of information to pursue the proper landforming tasks to reduce runoff.

Betsy Hilborn










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