Agriculture Glossary
Water Rights (Riparian Rights)
Water rights refer to the legal entitlements of a landowner to use the water from a watercourse or body of water adjoining or within their property.
Water Table
The water table is the upper limit of soil or rock that is saturated with water. In some regions, a perched water table might exist above a dry zone separating it from a lower water table.
Windbreak
A windbreak is a row of trees or shrubs planted to reduce wind speed and protect soil and crops from wind damage.
Wetlands
Wetlands are diverse habitats that include marshes, swamps, and bogs. They act as natural water filters and help reduce flooding by storing water.
Water Holding Capacity
Water holding capacity refers to the amount of water a given quantity of completely dry soil can retain when fully saturated.
Watershed
A watershed is an area of land that channels rainfall and snowmelt into streams and rivers, eventually discharging into a common outlet. It is also known as a drainage basin.
Watershed Management
Watershed management involves managing the resources within a watershed to conserve water, control erosion, and regulate stream flow. It integrates various measures like soil conservation, pastureland management, and flood control to address the interdependent nature of watershed resources.
Wether
A wether is a castrated male sheep.
Wind Erosion
Wind erosion is the process of soil being removed, transported, and redeposited by wind. This can occur in uniform layers or as localized deposits.
Wind Vane
A wind vane is a device used to show the direction from which the wind is blowing.
