Emphasises the importance of soil conservation in Africa. Bushfires and certain methods of farming have removed much of the vegetation of the land, leaving the fertile topsoil exposed to the action of wind and water. The only way to combat erosion is to teach Africans the needs and make-up of the soil and how to preserve its fertility. Work is also being done in the reclaiming of eroded land.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011444
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Africa
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farming
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil degradation
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Land use
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil degradation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil erosion
Documentary → Documentary films - South Africa
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)