• Planting of trees, shrubs or grasses (preferably nitrogen fixing) closely in paired rows along the contour
• Alleys between the paired hedges is used for growing food or cash crops.
• Epil epil, kimbu, tanki
• Napier, femingia, molasses

Functions of hedge rows

• Reduces runoff velocity
• Reinforces the slope, forms bio-terraces
• Catches the soil materials and creates effective barrier to soil erosion
• Conserves soil moisture

Design

• Plant spacing within rows: less than 20cm
• Rows spacing: 30-60cm
• Width of alleys: 4-6m (varies with slope steepness)

Species selection for hedgerows

• Compatible with agricultural crops
• Suitable to local site conditions
• Fast growing, deep rooted
• Nitrogen fixing
• Resistant to regular trimming
• Less shading effects to agricultural crops