Forest Research: Open Access
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Watershed Management

Watershed Management is a concept which recognizes the judicious management of three basic resources of soil water and vegetation, on watershed basis, for achieving particular objective for the well being of the people. It includes treatment of land most suitable biological as well as engineering measures. Watershed management is the study of the relevant characteristics of a watershed aimed at the sustainable distribution of its resources and the process of creating and implementing plans, programs, and projects to sustain and enhance watershed functions.A large watershed can be managed in plain valley areas or where forest or pasture development is the main objective. In hilly areas or where intensive agriculture development is planned, the size of watershed relatively preferred is small.

Related Journals of Watershed Management

Forestry Journal, Hydrology: Current Research, Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development, Journal of Marine Science: Research & Development, Agricultural Water Management, Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management-ASCE, Marine and Freshwater Research, Water Environment Research, Water Science and Technology, International Journal of Water Resources Development, Water Management