Explains the grassed chute as a devise for preventing erosion: an eroding vertical gully head can be converted into a gently sloping and well-grassed surface over which water can flow without damage to the soil. Shows types of gullies where the grassed chute control could not be used. Describes with simple animated diagrams all stages of planning and construction of the chutes.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
017572
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Research
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil erosion - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Ecological research - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil erosion - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)