Effect of Socio-Economic Factors on Adoption of Soil Conservation Measures in Kurundu Oya Sub Catchment

Human induced soil erosion continues to be a major issue in terms of crop production and river water quality of the Upper Mahaweli Catchment Area (UMCA). Although the direct causes of soil erosion are well known, the underlying root causes are embedded in socio-economic conditions in the society. Ma...

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Main Authors: MGTS Amarasekara, NDK Dayawansa, RP De Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya 2010-12-01
Series:Tropical Agricultural Research
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Online Access:https://tar.sljol.info/articles/2587