eng International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences Proceedings of the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences 2220-8860 2016-9-1 6 3 84 96 4 article Manikhantha M. Vaidya 1 2 D. Shivaprasad 1 2 Noorandappa Lamani 1 2 K. R. Swamy 1 2 S. Kotresh 1 2 Gopal V. Dasar 1 2 Department of Natural Resource and Management, College of Forestry, Sirsi-581401, Karnataka, India Department of Environmental science, Bangalore University, Bangalore -560056, Karnataka, India Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, College of Forestry, Sirsi-581401, Karnataka, India Department of Farm Forestry, UAS, Dharwad -580005, Karnataka, India Soil and water conservation measures are one of the most important factors for the improvement of degraded lands. Water conservation technique like in-situ soil moisture conservation measures and application of organic manures is to achieve the maximum cultivated soil for the survival and growth of seedlings. In the present study the effect of in-situ moisture conservation measures and organic manures application on growth of Simarouba glauca in varada watershed area showed significant difference in chemical properties of soil such as available Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium at 12 months after the treatment imposed and the moisture content at the depth of 0 to 30 and 30 to 60. In main plot significantly maximum plant height (1.25 m), collar diameter (2.63 cm) crown diameter (93.98 cm) and number of leaves (45.25) was recorded in ring basin (M2), whereas, in sub plot maximum plant height (1.71 m), collar diameter (3.49 cm) crown diameter (126.89 cm) and number of leaves (60.66) was recorded in vermicompost (S2). Among the interaction significantly maximum plant height (1.94 m), collar diameter (3.97 cm), crown diameter (133.83 cm) and number of leaves (63.07) was recorded in ring basin with vermicompost (2.5 t/ha) at 12 months after treatment. http://www.iaees.org/publications/journals/piaees/articles/2016-6(3)/effect-moisture-conservation-measures-and-application-of-organic-manures.pdf Simarouba glauca moisture conservation nutrient management soil properties