posted 4 years ago
Hello all,
Recently purchased a large piece of land (160 acres) that over time we hope to restore, build soils, soak and store the little rain water and run off we receive per year (Average 7in annually)
The land in red surrounding the house is irrigated with sprinklers. The area in green is actually sub irrigated by underground water canals (this area is geothermal). It never needs water, even in the summer. I want to add swales to both these areas to help slow the water we have coming in and increase water storage as well as start my food forest on the red areas around the yard by continuing the expand on the trees we already have around the house. on contour is where I had planned each swale.
In the more densely sage brush wilderness areas the soil shows signs of clear erosion and run off.
Just looking for a little insight on swale depth and width, or maybe even an alternative for the desert climate!
Cheers,
Jesse
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