ABSTRACT
The evolution of soil-conservation policy in Swaziland has been influenced greatly by the views of experts regarding the severity of erosion. These views, however, have been based on subjective assessments with little or no hard data to support the view taken. No effort has ever been made to analyse and measure erosion processes with any precision in Swaziland, which is quite surprising given the large amount of money and energy invested in soil and water conservation over the years. This chapter outlines the varied policies and practices adopted in Swaziland to combat soil erosion in recent decades, and describes the strong attachment by farmers to grass strips as a means of reducing run-off.
