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The use of water harvesting systems in arid lands is seen to offer a potential for making lands productive that are now largely unusable due to lack of water for agricultural use.

TitleWater harvesting systems in arid lands
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1989
AuthorsCiuff, CB
Paginationp. 149-159: fig.
Date Published1989-01-01
Keywordsagriculture, arid zones, catchment areas, evaporation retardants, models, rainwater harvesting, rainwater storage, reservoirs
Abstract

The use of water harvesting systems in arid lands is seen to offer a potential for making lands productive that are now largely unusable due to lack of water for agricultural use. Various technical options are discussed, with the use of compartmented reservoirs receiving particular attention in respect of storage options.

NotesInformation eaux, no. 411, p. 53; Bibliography: p 159
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