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Deep in the Mau forest of Kenya, Wilson Maritim, a local farmer, was on the verge of giving up his livelihood. For generations, the agricultural craft that had been honed by his family was literally slipping away, eroding in front of his very eyes. The Mara – the river that watered his farm, had been […]

With each passing year, we are losing 1% of our topsoil through entirely avoidable events. Poor land management practices, climate change, and excessive tillage are just some of the reasons contributing to the 500 million tons of soil eroded annually. Homeowners, gardeners, and lawn care enthusiasts are experiencing the effects of soil erosion through patchy, […]

When we lose 24 billion tonnes of fertile soil every year due to erosion, we also lose the opportunity for soils to feature as a prominent climate change solution. Soils store more than 4,000 billion tonnes of carbon, which means it’s a viable solution for reducing global carbon woes. Zoom in from this global picture […]

Did you know water and wind are responsible for about 84 percent of degraded and eroded land? Erosion is a natural phenomenon, but since it causes damage to vegetation, landscapes, agriculture, and property, it’s considered a serious environmental issue. The degraded land that’s left in the wake of long-term erosion can make formerly vibrant areas […]

What Are Straw Wattles? Straw wattles are often referred to as straw worms, noodles, or straw bio-logs, although you may also hear them called straw tubes due to their cylindrical shape. These handy partners in the battle against soil erosion consist of either a weed-free substance (such as wheat or rice) or a composition of […]