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Photo from Namposella, Mali
 
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A level, such as the one pictured, is used to establish a contour line, along which a low stone wall will be constructed to combat erosion. Building along the contour line ensures that there will not be any low points through which valuable topsoil can escape.

by John Bidwell
Namposella, Mali (1999)

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