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Fig. 16.7
Tea plantations are important but their establishment has contributed to deforestation
Fig. 16.8
Coconut plantations can provide soil protection
Department of Agriculture is the authority for implementing the provisions of
the Soil Conservation Act. The Ministry of Plantation Industries is responsible
for the development and control of plantation agriculture in the private sector.
The Rubber Control Department and Tea Commissioner's Division are involved
in new plantations and re-plantation schemes and have a control on conservation
measures The Ministry of Coconut Industries handles enterprises related to coconut
cultivation and industry (Figs.
16.7
,
16.8
,and
16.9
).
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