Soil erosion assessment in Ethiopia: A review

L Tamene, W Abera, B Demissie, G Desta… - Journal of Soil and …, 2022 - jswconline.org
Soil erosion is a critical problem affecting rural livelihoods in Ethiopia. Large numbers of
studies have been undertaken to identify critical areas of soil loss and prioritize conservation …

Effectiveness of sustainable land management initiatives in the highlands of Ethiopia

E Debie - Regional Environmental Change, 2024 - Springer
Soil and water loss, as well as nutrient depletion in croplands and grazing areas, are major
problems for smallholder farmers in the highlands of Ethiopia. This review aims to …

Spatial assessment of land degradation through key ecosystem services: The role of globally available data

S Cerretelli, L Poggio, A Gimona, G Yakob… - Science of the Total …, 2018 - Elsevier
Land degradation is a serious issue especially in dry and developing countries leading to
ecosystem services (ESS) degradation due to soil functions' depletion. Reliably mapping …

[HTML][HTML] Farmers' perception of soil erosion and adoption of soil conservation technologies at Geshy Sub-Catchment, Gojeb River Catchment, Ethiopia

MD Alemu, A Kebede, A Moges - Agricultural Sciences, 2019 - scirp.org
The study was conducted to investigate farmers' perception of soil erosion, participation and
adoption of soil conservation technologies (SWC) in Geshy sub-catchment of Gojeb river …

Spatial and temporal variability in hydrological responses of the Upper Blue Nile basin, Ethiopia

T Lemann, V Roth, G Zeleke, A Subhatu, T Kassawmar… - Water, 2018 - mdpi.com
To assess the spatial and temporal availability of blue and green water for up-and
downstream stakeholders, the hydrological responses of the upper Blue Nile basin in the …

Water Erosion Risk Assessment for Conservation Planning in the East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia

GW Woldemariam, KH Yasin, AD Iguala - Geosciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Water erosion is accelerating soil loss rates in the East Hararghe Zone due to inappropriate
human activities and their complex and intertwined interactions with natural factors …

The advantages and limitations of global datasets to assess carbon stocks as proxy for land degradation in an Ethiopian case study

S Cerretelli, L Poggio, G Yakob, S Boke, M Habte… - Geoderma, 2021 - Elsevier
Land degradation leads to ecosystem degradation, reducing ecosystem functioning and
depleting ecosystems' resilience. The majority of factors linked to land degradation are …

Evaluating soil loss and sediment yield for sustainable management of the Hassan II dam within Morocco's Upper Moulouya watershed using RUSLE model and GIS

S Oudchaira, A Rhoujjati, L Hanich… - Environmental Earth …, 2024 - Springer
The Hassan II dam, located in the eastern part of Morocco in the Upper Moulouya, serves as
the primary water supply system for drinking water and irrigation of agricultural lands in the …

Estimating soil erosion in response to land use/cover change around Ghibe III hydroelectric dam, Southern Ethiopia

ZS Yagaso, TY Bayu, MD Bedane - Discover Sustainability, 2024 - Springer
Soil erosion is a hazard in every part of the world. The small-scale farmers often grapple with
low agricultural production and food insecurity. This study was conducted to estimate soil …

Community perception of watershed management as a strategy for food security improvement: Case study of Qersa District, Ethiopia

T Gobena, A Bantider, M Mulugetaa, E Teferi - Agrology, 2024 - agrologyjournal.com
The importance of community-based watershed management for food security and rural
development is increasingly recognized. However, the comprehensive nature of the strategy …