Soil erosion and conservation in Ethiopia: a review
N Haregeweyn, A Tsunekawa… - Progress in …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
This paper reviews Ethiopia's experience and research progress in past soil and water
conservation (SWC) efforts and suggests possible solutions for improvement. Although …
conservation (SWC) efforts and suggests possible solutions for improvement. Although …
Terraced landscapes: From an old best practice to a potential hazard for soil degradation due to land abandonment
Among the most evident landscape signatures of the human fingerprint, the terraces related
to agricultural activities are of great importance. This technique is widely used in various …
to agricultural activities are of great importance. This technique is widely used in various …
[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive assessment of soil erosion risk for better land use planning in river basins: Case study of the Upper Blue Nile River
In the drought-prone Upper Blue Nile River (UBNR) basin of Ethiopia, soil erosion by water
results in significant consequences that also affect downstream countries. However, there …
results in significant consequences that also affect downstream countries. However, there …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics on soil erosion and sediment yield in Ethiopia
The central highlands of Ethiopia are characterized as a region of high rates of land
degradation and soil erosion. This study aimed to estimate total amount of soil loss and …
degradation and soil erosion. This study aimed to estimate total amount of soil loss and …
Predicting soil erosion and sediment yield at regional scales: where do we stand?
Assessments of the implications of soil erosion require quantification of soil erosion rates
(SE) and sediment yield (SSY) at regional scales under present and future climate and land …
(SE) and sediment yield (SSY) at regional scales under present and future climate and land …
Global synthesis of the classifications, distributions, benefits and issues of terracing
For thousands of years, humans have created different types of terraces in different sloping
conditions, meant to mitigate flood risks, reduce soil erosion and conserve water. These …
conditions, meant to mitigate flood risks, reduce soil erosion and conserve water. These …
[HTML][HTML] Land susceptibility to water and wind erosion risks in the East Africa region
Land degradation by water and wind erosion is a serious problem worldwide. Despite the
significant amount of research on this topic, quantifying these processes at large-or regional …
significant amount of research on this topic, quantifying these processes at large-or regional …
Soil conservation through sediment trapping: a review
M Mekonnen, SD Keesstra… - Land degradation & …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Preventing the off‐site effects of soil erosion is an essential part of good catchment
management. Most efforts are in the form of on‐site soil and water conservation measures …
management. Most efforts are in the form of on‐site soil and water conservation measures …
[HTML][HTML] Agroecology-based soil erosion assessment for better conservation planning in Ethiopian river basins
Soil erosion by water is one of the main environmental concerns in Ethiopia. Several studies
have examined this at plot and watershed scales, but no systematic study of soil erosion …
have examined this at plot and watershed scales, but no systematic study of soil erosion …
Effects of land use, slope gradient, and soil and water conservation structures on runoff and soil loss in semi-arid Northern Ethiopia
Land degradation and recurrent drought are the major threats to rain-fed agriculture in the
semi-arid Ethiopian highlands. Water harvesting has become a priority in the Tigray region …
semi-arid Ethiopian highlands. Water harvesting has become a priority in the Tigray region …