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Prevention of soil erosion is also called conservation of soil. The soil erosion can be

prevented by the following ways:

1. Afforestation

Planting new trees and plants is afforestation. We live because plants live. If the

plants die, all living things will also die. Thus, whenever trees are cut down new
trees should be planted. Planting trees in hilly areas are most effective for
conservation.

2. Crop Rotation

Between harvesting one crop and planting the next crop, the fields lie bare; there is
a time period when the farmland does not have any crops. During this period, the
farmer either grows grass or grows other crops to prevent soil from erosion. This
helps the soil to regain the lost minerals.

3. Checking overgrazing

Overgrazing by cattle exposes the soil and makes it more prone to erosion. Hence,
farmers must prevent overgrazing by cattle.

3. Terrace Farming