Vetiver System
This page is a bridge from the legacy site to the current Vetiver explanation. If you want the plain-language overview first, go to What is vetiver?.
Why this page exists
The Vetiver System uses vetiver grass as a practical tool for soil protection, runoff control, and land restoration.
We keep this page short on purpose so visitors can move quickly from the older route into the current public explanation.
Why it matters
- Deep roots help hold soil in place.
- Hedgerows can slow water and reduce erosion on vulnerable ground.
- The system works best when it is adapted to the site, not treated like a one-size-fits-all fix.
What it can help with
- Slope stabilization
- Runoff reduction
- Road and infrastructure protection
- Field rehabilitation
- Training and local follow-through
Learn more
If you want active project context, see projects or the RDC hub.
To discuss a site or partnership, contact VSF.