Agroforestry Extension Resources

Resources A090-099

A095 Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT) 10-steps

International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)

An on-line explanation of the SALT technology in ten steps, with illustrations.

• Text available online at: http://www.icimod.org/sus_options/salt_steps.htm

CONTENTS: 10 steps:

1 Prepare the contour lines
2 Plant leguminous trees and shrubs
3 Cultivate the strips alternately until the hedgerows are developed
4 Plant permanent crops on every third strip
5 Plant crops that can be harvested early
6 Trim hedgerows regularly; pile up leguminous leaves and twigs at the base of your crops
7 Practise crop rotation
8 Maintain your green terraces
9 Practise crop rotation
10 Maintain your green terraces