Chinampas
Chinampas are plots of land that float on shallow water. They were constructed artificially and are intended to provide the vegetables needed for local consumption. They are built by piling up earth and gravel on the water to create a wet surface where crops will later be planted.
Chinampas are plots of land that float on shallow water. They were constructed artificially and are intended to provide the vegetables needed for local consumption. They are built by piling up earth and gravel on the water to create a wet surface where crops will later be planted.
Estimated value:
Conservation of water and soil quality
Expected environmental impact:
Rural
Sector:
Efficiency (%):
N.A
Energy used:
300 - 600
Precipitation (mm):
2, 6, 11, 12, 13 and 15
SDGs impacted:
Water use efficiency
Main theme:
300 - 600
Precipitation:
North
Region:
Application difficulty:
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