Effective Mechanized Rainwater Harvesting: Coping with climate change implications in the Jordanian Badia
Published Date
February 29, 2016
Type
Brief
Authors:
Research on micro-catchment rainwater harvesting techniques by ICARDA and Jordanian
scientists has led to the establishment of semicircular bunds on contour ridges and furrows
(using GPS laser-guided Vallerani machine) and runoff strips in two communities of Jordan
Badia. As an outcome of this research, an effective micro-catchment laser-guided system was
identified for rainfall harvesting, which has led to improved water availability, increased
vegetative cover and improved soil health, and provided rural communities substantial sources
of feed for sheep and goats.
Citation:
Theib Oweis. (29/2/2016). Effective Mechanized Rainwater Harvesting: Coping with climate change implications in the Jordanian Badia. Amman, Jordan: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).
Keywords:
plow
bunds
furrows
herders
vallerani
excavation
feasibility
impact study
runoff strips
hydraulic arm
contour ridges
rate of return
atriplex halmus
vallerani machine
loss of biodiversity
vallerani contour bunds
livelihoods improvement
land suitability analysis
intermittent pit excavation
contour laser guiding (clg) system
integrated watershed management approach
mechanized rainwater harvesting technique
micro-catchment water harvesting techniques
goats
feeds
sheep
rangelands
soil erosion
mechanization
livestock feed
semiarid climate
land degradation
rural communities
scientific research
rainwater harvesting