Soil bunds are embankments of soil built along the contour to reduce or stop the velocity of overland flow and consequently to reduce soil erosion (Morgan, 1995).

What are bunds in soil conservation?

Bund is an engineering measure of soil conservation, used for creating obstruction across the path of surface runoff to reduce the velocity of flowing water. It retains the running off water in the watershed and thus to helps to control soil erosion.

What is meant by soil erosion?

Soil erosion is a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water or wind detaches and removes soil particles, causing the soil to deteriorate. Soil deterioration and low water quality due to erosion and surface runoff have become severe problems worldwide. ... Sediment production and soil erosion are closely related.