Stone Bunding and Grassfield Terracing: Pre-Colonial Engineering

This exploration focuses on the traditional soil conservation techniques of the North West Region. Long before modern NGOs introduced “sustainable agriculture,” the local populations developed intricate stone bunding and contour farming methods to manage the steep, volcanic slopes of the Grassfields. By analyzing the structural integrity of these ancient terraces, the article showcases how indigenous engineering prevents landslides and soil nutrient depletion more effectively than some modern mechanical interventions.