PROFILE: Contour Bunds for Trees in Baringo, Kenya. The plains surrounding Lake Baringo in Kenya's semi-arid north are extensive but denuded of trees. Two major problems are observed here: the continuing erosion of the potentially fertile land by runoff and wind, and the increasing lack of fuelwood and fodder.

2024年11月24日 · In this article, we'll explore what bunding is, its importance in arboriculture, and how arborists utilize it to protect trees and surrounding environments. Understanding Bunding: Bunding refers to the construction of a barrier or mound around the base of a tree, typically using soil, mulch, or other materials.

2019年2月27日 · Glue-banding of tree trunks is an effective technique for controlling various pests of fruit trees. A waterproof band covered in horticultural glue, an aggressive long-lasting adhesive, is wrapped around the trunk of the tree to create a sticky barrier which prevents climbing insects from making their way into the tree canopy to feed, mate, and…

2022年1月1日 · This review includes the importance, scope of bund and boundary plantation in farmland, suitable species to be recommended for different areas, and guidelines and management followed for tree ...

2023年1月3日 · The advantages of integrating trees into agricultural farms have been recognized, and owing to this prospect, bunds and boundary plantations are encouraged under agroforestry practice. Multipurpose tree species with short, medium, and long-term returns can be planted so that farmers may get additional income at regular intervals [3] .

Bunds occupy a significant portion of the arable rice production area in many parts of the world. Bunds play a critical role in retaining moisture/water on sloped ground, providing access to fields, and delineating ownership. Bunds may, however, serve as …

2020年8月28日 · Contour bunding involves laying points of equal elevation along the contour of a sloping field and then constructing a bund, or barrier, along the contour. It is aimed at reducing run-off and increasing water filtration to reduce soil erosion and nutrient loss.

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Types of Bund 2. Classification of Bunding System 3. Design Criteria 4. Planning 5. Construction. The different types of bund used in practice are given as under: 1. Contour Bund – The bunds constructed exactly on contour or with permissible deviation from the contour, are called contour bunds. 2.

Contour Bunds for tree planting is suitable in arid and semi-arid areas with rainfall rates between 200 and 750 mm. They can be applied on slopes of up to 5% but they require even terrains, without the presence of gullies or rills.

Deep bunding is used to overcome cracks and pipes in deep layers of peat, or to catch and hold rainfall and slow the lateral (internal) movement of water. It has largely been used in raised bogs. There are various different terms in use to describe bund types but the majority describe internal (sub-surface) bunds with or without a surface bund.