Living plant roots modify both mechanical and hydrological characteristics of the soil matrix
(eg soil aggregate stability by root exudates, soil cohesion, infiltration rate, soil moisture …

Gully head development represents a significant geomorphic process in a wide range of
environments. Several studies investigated the critical topographic conditions, expressed by …

Soil erosion is a geomorphological and, at the same time, a land degradation process that
may cause environmental and property damage, loss of livelihoods and services as well as …

It is widely recognized that vegetation restoration plays a key role in controlling soil erosion
in China's Loess Plateau. However, the effects of vegetation types on soil erosion on steep …

The specific objectives of the assessment are to: 1) Synthesise and highlight the
environmental and socio-economic causes and impacts of SDS, as well as available …

Reliable estimation of erosion in karst areas is difficult because of the heterogeneous nature
of infiltration and sub-surface drainage. Understanding the processes involved is a key …

Vineyards show some of the largest erosion rates reported in agricultural areas in Europe.
Reported rates vary considerably under the same land use, since erosion processes are …

Abstract The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is used worldwide for water quality
assessment and planning. This paper aimed to assess and adapt SWAT hillslope sediment …

Soil erosion has become a great challenge to agricultural development and food security at
regional, national and global scales. China is an agriculture country with large amount of …

Soil erosion by water is one of the most widespread forms of soil degradation. The loss of
soil as a result of erosion can lead to decline in organic matter and nutrient contents …