Nature and Extent of Soil Erosion in Europe
Author : Robert J. A. Jones
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File Size : 46,99 MB
Release : 2003
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Nature and Extent of Soil Erosion in Europe
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,60 MB
Release : 2004
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Soil Erosion in Europe
Author : John Boardman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 878 pages
File Size : 32,93 MB
Release : 2007-01-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0470859113
Book Description
Provides a unique and comprehensive assessment of soil erosion throughout Europe, an important aspect to control and manage if landscapes are to be sustained for the future. Written in two parts, Soil Erosion in Europe primarily focuses on current issues, area specific soil erosion rates, on and off-site impacts, government responses, soil conservation measures, and soil erosion risk maps. The first part overviews the erosion processes and the problems encountered within each European country, whilst the second section takes a cross-cutting theme approach. Based on an EU-funded project that has been running for four years with erosion scientists from 19 countries Reviews contemporary erosion processes and rates on arable and rangeland in Europe Looks at current issues, such as socio-economic drivers, controlling factors specific to the country and changes in land use
Soil erosion: the greatest challenge for sustainable soil management
Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 44,73 MB
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9251314268
Book Description
Despite almost a century of research and extension efforts, soil erosion by water, wind and tillage continues to be the greatest threat to soil health and soil ecosystem services in many regions of the world. Our understanding of the physical processes of erosion and the controls on those processes has been firmly established. Nevertheless, some elements remain controversial. It is often these controversial questions that hamper efforts to implement sound erosion control measures in many areas of the world. This book, released in the framework of the Global Symposium on Soil Erosion (15-17 May 2019) reviews the state-of-the-art information related to all topics related to soil erosion.
Predicting Rainfall Erosion Losses
Author : Walter H. Wischmeier
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Page : 70 pages
File Size : 39,72 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Agricultural conservation
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Book Description
The Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) enables planners to predict the average rate of soil erosion for each feasible alternative combination of crop system and management practices in association with a specified soil type, rainfall pattern, and topography. When these predicted losses are compared with given soil loss tolerances, they provide specific guidelines for effecting erosion control within specified limits. The equation groups the numerous interrelated physical and management parameters that influence erosion rate under six major factors whose site-specific values can be expressed numerically. A half century of erosion research in many States has supplied information from which at least approximate values of the USLE factors can be obtained for specified farm fields or other small erosion prone areas throughout the United States. Tables and charts presented in this handbook make this information readily available for field use. Significant limitations in the available data are identified.
Soil Erosion in Europe
Author : John Boardman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 35,54 MB
Release : 2006-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN :
Book Description
Provides a unique and comprehensive assessment of soil erosion throughout Europe, an important aspect to control and manage if landscapes are to be sustained for the future. Written in two parts, Soil Erosion in Europe primarily focuses on current issues, area specific soil erosion rates, on and off-site impacts, government responses, soil conservation measures, and soil erosion risk maps. The first part overviews the erosion processes and the problems encountered within each European country, whilst the second section takes a cross-cutting theme approach. Based on an EU-funded project that has been running for four years with erosion scientists from 19 countries Reviews contemporary erosion processes and rates on arable and rangeland in Europe Looks at current issues, such as socio-economic drivers, controlling factors specific to the country and changes in land use
The Extent of Soil Erosion
Author : Eckhard Baum
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Page : 212 pages
File Size : 40,56 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Soil conservation
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Predicting Soil Erosion by Water
Author : Kenneth G. Renard
Publisher :
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 27,92 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Geophysical prediction
ISBN :
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Introduction and history; Rainfall-runoff erosivity factor (R); Soil erodibility factor (K); Slope length and steepness factors (LS); Cover-management factor (C); Support practice factor (P); RUSLE user guide; Coversion to SI metric system; Calculation of EI from recording-raingage records; Estimating random roughness in the field; Parameter values for major agricultural crops and tillage operations.
Global Degradation of Soil and Water Resources
Author : Rui Li
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 50,11 MB
Release : 2022-01-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9811679169
Book Description
This book focuses on soil and water conservation at global scale. It is a serious environmental problem that will threaten the socio-economic well-being of the majority of global population in future. The book examines the current situation of land degradation in multiple regions of the world and offers alternative approaches to solve the problems through sharing advanced technologies and lessons learned. It provides comprehensive assessment on characteristics, level and effect of degradation in different regions. It’s a highly informative reference both for researchers and graduate students.
Soil Erosion
Author : António Vieira
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 18,22 MB
Release : 2021-05-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1839622997
Book Description
Soil erosion is a major environmental issue with a worldwide impact and direct and indirect effects on soil productivity and consequently on human survival. Although a natural process, soil erosion has increased significantly due to human intervention, especially in the last centuries, through diverse activities such as intensive agriculture, overgrazing, urban sprawl, deforestation, and industrial and mining activities. Presently, soil erosion and degradation promoted by human action have reached extreme levels, necessitating urgent measures to promote soil conservation and rehabilitation. This book presents perspectives on soil erosion occurring in different parts of the world as well as some successful initiatives and strategies for soil conservation and rehabilitation.
