ll"This planting of vetiver provides an effective system for the conservation of soil and water, as vetiver plants fight erosion. Its roots are deep, sinking up to 4 meters underground. Vetiver will prevent the erosion of the banks and will also be used in the fight against insects," said Arnoux Severin, head of DDAO.
Severin acknowledge that the work on the river so far is insufficient. "It's a big river with a catchment area of about 38,000 hectares. It begins in Kenscoff, flows through Pétion-Ville, Tabarre and Croix-des-Bouquets, and ends i
Vetiver to protect the banks of the Rivière Grise
Along with the installation of gabions, nearly two million vetiver clumps were planted along the banks of the Rivière Grise. From Croix-des-Mission to Pont neuf, the Agricultural Department of the West (DDAO in French)reinforced the river following the passage of hurricane Sandy.
Par Le Nouvelliste
12 déc. 2014 | Lecture : 2 min.