Organic matter is what provides good soil structure and water holding capacity, promotes water infiltration, and protects the soil from erosion and compaction. They are responsible for breaking down organic matter, releasing nutrients, and opening up spaces for the circulation of air and water.īecause most organisms in the soil depend on dead plant and animal matter for their food and energy, soil conservation requires that organic matter be returned to the soil on a continual basis. First and foremost, soil conservation involves treating the soil as a living ecosystem, and recognizing that all the organisms that make the soil their home, play important roles in producing a fertile healthy environment. Soil conservation is a "combination" of practices used to protect the soil from degradation. Similarly, practicing conservation now will preserve the quality of the soil for continued use. Changing the oil and filter, and checking the hoses and spark plugs regularly will prevent major repairs or engine failure later. Soil conservation can be compared to preventive maintenance on a car. This means returning organic matter to the soil on a continual basis. First and foremost, soil conservation involves treating the soil as a living ecosystem. Soil Conservation is a combination of practices used to protect the soil from degradation.
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