Abstract
AbstractAutumn and winter in Norway are the most vulnerable periods for erosion. The government aims to reduce the autumn tillage acreage and keep the soil covered by vegetation as much as possible during the winter period. The farmers get support to plough their land in spring; the level of this support is related to the erosion risk. Also, support is given to several technical measures aimed at preventing eroded material reaching streams and rivers. The Agricultural Environmental Scheme has been successful and Norway has reduced nutrient runoff by nearly 50 per cent as required by the North Sea Agreement. However, more can be achieved. From January 2004 the counties and municipalities can further adapt the Agricultural Environmental Scheme to suit the protection of local watersheds. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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