A review of the (Revised) Universal Soil Loss Equation ((R) USLE): With a view to increasing its global applicability and improving soil loss estimates

R Benavidez, B Jackson, D Maxwell… - Hydrology and Earth …, 2018 - hess.copernicus.org
Soil erosion is a major problem around the world because of its effects on soil productivity,
nutrient loss, siltation in water bodies, and degradation of water quality. By understanding …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in assessment of soil erosion vulnerability in a watershed

S Pandey, P Kumar, M Zlatic, R Nautiyal… - International Soil and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Soil erosion is one of the most critical hazards adversely affecting both environment and
economy. Assessment of the annual soil erosion rate provides information on soil erosion …

The tradeoff and synergy between ecosystem services in the Grain-for-Green areas in Northern Shaanxi, China

X Jia, B Fu, X Feng, G Hou, Y Liu, X Wang - Ecological indicators, 2014 - Elsevier
As an important part of the strategy of Western development, the Grain-for-Green Program
(GFGP) was initiated to protect the environment and mitigate disasters. Ecosystem services …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of soil loss estimation using the RUSLE model and SCS-CN method in hillslope mining areas

N Kayet, K Pathak, A Chakrabarty, S Sahoo - International Soil and Water …, 2018 - Elsevier
Mining operations result in the generation of barren land and spoil heaps which are subject
to high erosion rate during the rainy season. The present study uses the Revised Universal …

Estimating soil erosion risk and evaluating erosion control measures for soil conservation planning at Koga watershed in the highlands of Ethiopia

T Molla, B Sisheber - Solid Earth, 2017 - se.copernicus.org
Soil erosion is one of the major factors affecting sustainability of agricultural production in
Ethiopia. The objective of this paper is to estimate soil erosion using the universal soil loss …

Integrated use of remote sensing, GIS and precipitation data for the assessment of soil erosion rate in the catchment area of “Yialias” in Cyprus

DD Alexakis, DG Hadjimitsis, A Agapiou - Atmospheric Research, 2013 - Elsevier
The objective of this work is to develop an overall methodology for estimating erosion rate in
a catchment area in Cyprus with the integrated use of satellite remote sensing (RS) …

Incorporating ecological connectivity into ecological functional zoning: A case study in the middle reaches of Yangtze River urban agglomeration

H Zhao, J He, D Liu, Y Han, Z Zhou, J Niu - Ecological Informatics, 2023 - Elsevier
Ecological functional zoning is critical for multiobjective sustainable management of social-
ecological systems. However, the framework of ecological functional zoning needs to be …

Soil erosion and sediment yield assessment using RUSLE and GIS-based approach in Anjeb watershed, Northwest Ethiopia

L Tsegaye, R Bharti - SN Applied Sciences, 2021 - Springer
Soil erosion is a serious and continuous environmental problem in Ethiopia. Lack of land
use planning, environmental protection, over-cultivation, and overgrazing are prominent …

A GIS-based assessment of the potential soil erosion and flood hazard zones in Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria using integrated RUSLE and HAND models

IE Olorunfemi, AA Komolafe, JT Fasinmirin, AA Olufayo… - Catena, 2020 - Elsevier
Soil loss estimation and flood hazard mapping cannot be overemphasized due to their
environmental, economic and societal concern. Thus, the main objective of this study was to …

[HTML][HTML] Spatiotemporal land use land cover change analysis and erosion risk mapping of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan

MF Iqbal, IA Khan - the Egyptian journal of remote sensing and space …, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract Land Use Land Cover (LULC) change analysis assists decision makers to ensure
sustainable development and to understand the dynamics of our changing environment …