Soil and Water Conservation
Division of Land and Water Conservation
Head of Division : Prof Dr Ir Suria Darma Tarigan
Profile:
The division studies physical characteristics, processes and their potentials as a supporting system for vegetation and man-made structures. The main emphasize are water circulation in earth surface and its sound exploitation for human purposes and developing technologies to conserve lands from degradation.
Mandate:
Developments of science and technology related to conservation and land utilization according to its capability and suitability to ensure the function and productivity for supporting sustainable livelihood.
Domains:
Studies and evaluation of basics of land and water management from physical, chemical and biological characteristics, leading to the development of suitable conservation techniques
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Identifying soil degradation levels and their coverage
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Development of land capability and its utilization for agricultural conservation
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Advancement of land and water conservation techniques
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Development of rehabilitation techniques in uplands and ex-mining sites
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Advancing conservation systems in agriculture for sustainable crop production