Article 2 as used in this Law, the term "water and soil conservation" means preventive and rehabilitative measures taken against soil erosion which is caused by natural factors or human activities.

第二条本法所称水土保持，是指对自然因素和人为活动造成水土流失所采取的预防和治理措施。

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In order to reduce water loss and soil erosion and increase the buffering power of soil against rain water, the cultivation crossing to mountains is adopted for hilly lands.

为了减少水土流失和增加土地对雨水的缓冲力，对于山坡地都采用横山向耕种。

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Plantings in the wetlands help hold down the soil against the forces of erosion, like wind and water.

VOA: special.2009.10.06

Mangrove forests protect land against erosion from wind, water and storms.

VOA: special.2010.04.20