Agricultural and Biological Sciences
7 years ago

Land use changes increase soil erosion risk in Denki River catchment

Impact of Land Use Land Cover Change on Soil Erosion Risk
Aklile Nigatu Kastrie

Paper Summary

Land use changes in Denki River catchment from 1987 to 2013 increased soil erosion risk. Forest fragmentation, shrub loss, and more cultivation on steep slopes contributed to this risk. The study used satellite images and GIS to analyze these changes and their impact on soil erosion.

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