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measure but require a great deal of expense. They are constructed in such a way that
crops can be grown on them. Terraces are designed to receive and store water until
it infi ltrates or is conducted by a canal to a safe outlet like a waterway. They are
usually designed to drain completely in 48 h to avoid waterlogging within the
terrace.
Generally, all measures and equipment leading to the reduction of erosion or its
potential contribute to the healthy state of soils and to improved environmental con-
ditions. The more we know about the soil and how it works, the better will be our
designs and management.