The Quality of the Soil

The quality of the soil is of primary importance.  After all when a societies soil declines so does it.  Therefore, the soil must be guarded, it must be disturbed as little as possible.

One way this maybe accomplished is by planting wind brakes in windy areas.  Windbreaks consist of a fast growing tree such as a pine.  Then a slower growing tree perhaps an oak.  In this way, the faster growing tree will shelter the slower growing tree.  Then the wind erosing will be cut down.

Building buildings under the ground is another way to protect the soil.  This will increase the land that can be used for agriculture.  For example, buildings underground are less exposed to the elements.

Also water flowing off of roof's most be avoided.  It would be better if this water was collected into an underground cistern for later use.  This would of course have to be filtered.  However, it would help to conserve water.

Also trails ought to be used as much as possible.  Whenever one walks on soil it causes erosion, so it's better to walk on a trail or sidewalk instead.  The less trails there are the more soil will stay in better shape.

Instead of pulling weeds out which disturbs the soil apply more mulch.  Mulch however should not be confused with compost.  As compost is for improving the soil, whereas mulch is to control weeds.

The soil can be improved by adding compost.  For example, one can save organic matter from the kitchen.  One should not however use meet or dairy.  Also, it is best to let this organic matter compost for 18 months atleast before applying it to the soil.  This will help make sure that there aren't patheogens.

Inaddition, there are solar composting toilets.  However, one should use a separate toilet for urine as the combination smells.  After a year, this could be used to help improve the soil.