A variety of Geosynthetics, both natural and synthetic are being widely used for the protection of soil, from erosion caused by rainwater or flowing water. Prevention of soil erosion is vital part of wasteland development. The binding factors such as roots of vegetation, together with Geosynthetics will be an ideal combination to retain soil grains and thereby promotes fertility of land. In this paper various wasteland management techniques envisaged with the application of geosynthetics for an area of 300 acres of dry land near Karisari village, Kamarajar District, Madurai is dealt in detail. In the first phase of investigation a Hydro geomorphological map of the area was prepared and wasted flows during rains were estimated. Making use of the data from investigation, various wasteland development techniques were formulated. The major techniques explored were construction of minor irrigation structures, artificial recharge by contour hedging, development of greenery with the application of coir geofabric, fam1 forestry, social forestry etc. With the implementation of the techniques, we hope to achieve the following: 1. Conservation of soil through reduction of erosion. 2. Increasing the soil moisture conditions. 3. Generation of power. 4. Recharge of ground water. 5. Flood control 6. Creation of new command areas. 7. Providing water for greening.
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