Impacts of soil erosion
2004
Dorren, Luuk | Rosa, Diego de la | Theocharopoulos, Sid. P.
Lorren, Luuk et al.-- 11 páginas, 1 tabla, 42 referencias.-- Volumen II: Taskgroups on Soil Erosion.-- La serie completa consta de seis volúmenes, en total 872 páginas.-- cmartin@irnase.csic.es
Show more [+] Less [-]3.1 Definition of soil functions, soil quality and quality targets The identification of soil functions, properties and processes which are affected by soil erosion is needed to evaluate the impacts of erosion on the soil system. Definition of soil loss tolerance according to soil types and environmental characteristics. 3.2 Development of criteria and indicators to assess soil sustainable use and soil protection measures What are the impacts of soil erosion on soil functioning and soil quality? How does soil erosion affect environment health and security? The efficiency of soil protection and conservation measures must be evaluated by measuring the reduction of the soil erosion impacts. 3.3 Development of criteria and indicators to assess off-site impacts What are the impacts of soil erosion in down slope or downstream areas, i.e. the off-site effects? 3.4 Development of studies of the economic impact of soil erosion. Review and extract conclusion of existing studies. Development of specific studies on the social, health and economic impact of erosion.
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