Soil Erosion In Europe

Author : John Boardman,Jean Poesen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 878 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470859117

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Soil Erosion in Europe by John Boardman,Jean Poesen Pdf

Provides a unique and comprehensive assessment of soil erosion throughout Europe, an important aspect to control and manage if landscapes are to be sustained for the future. Written in two parts, Soil Erosion in Europe primarily focuses on current issues, area specific soil erosion rates, on and off-site impacts, government responses, soil conservation measures, and soil erosion risk maps. The first part overviews the erosion processes and the problems encountered within each European country, whilst the second section takes a cross-cutting theme approach. Based on an EU-funded project that has been running for four years with erosion scientists from 19 countries Reviews contemporary erosion processes and rates on arable and rangeland in Europe Looks at current issues, such as socio-economic drivers, controlling factors specific to the country and changes in land use

Author : John Boardman,Jean Poesen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015067661127

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Soil Erosion in Europe by John Boardman,Jean Poesen Pdf

Provides a unique and comprehensive assessment of soil erosion throughout Europe, an important aspect to control and manage if landscapes are to be sustained for the future. Written in two parts, Soil Erosion in Europe primarily focuses on current issues, area specific soil erosion rates, on and off-site impacts, government responses, soil conservation measures, and soil erosion risk maps. The first part overviews the erosion processes and the problems encountered within each European country, whilst the second section takes a cross-cutting theme approach. Based on an EU-funded project that has been running for four years with erosion scientists from 19 countries Reviews contemporary erosion processes and rates on arable and rangeland in Europe Looks at current issues, such as socio-economic drivers, controlling factors specific to the country and changes in land use

Author : Mannava VK Sivakumar,Ndegwa Ndiang'ui
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 629 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540724384

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Climate and Land Degradation by Mannava VK Sivakumar,Ndegwa Ndiang'ui Pdf

Based on an International Workshop held in Arusha, Tanzania, this book presents state-of-the-art papers, real world applications, and innovative techniques for combating land degradation. It offers recommendations for effectively using weather and climate information for sustainable land management practices.

Author : Rui Li,Ted L. Napier,Samir A. El-Swaify,Mohamed Sabir,Eduardo Rienzi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789811679162

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Global Degradation of Soil and Water Resources by Rui Li,Ted L. Napier,Samir A. El-Swaify,Mohamed Sabir,Eduardo Rienzi Pdf

This book focuses on soil and water conservation at global scale. It is a serious environmental problem that will threaten the socio-economic well-being of the majority of global population in future. The book examines the current situation of land degradation in multiple regions of the world and offers alternative approaches to solve the problems through sharing advanced technologies and lessons learned. It provides comprehensive assessment on characteristics, level and effect of degradation in different regions. It’s a highly informative reference both for researchers and graduate students.

Author : David R. Montgomery
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520933163

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Dirt by David R. Montgomery Pdf

Dirt, soil, call it what you want—it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations explores the compelling idea that we are—and have long been—using up Earth's soil. Once bare of protective vegetation and exposed to wind and rain, cultivated soils erode bit by bit, slowly enough to be ignored in a single lifetime but fast enough over centuries to limit the lifespan of civilizations. A rich mix of history, archaeology and geology, Dirt traces the role of soil use and abuse in the history of Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, China, European colonialism, Central America, and the American push westward. We see how soil has shaped us and we have shaped soil—as society after society has risen, prospered, and plowed through a natural endowment of fertile dirt. David R. Montgomery sees in the recent rise of organic and no-till farming the hope for a new agricultural revolution that might help us avoid the fate of previous civilizations.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251314265

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Soil erosion: the greatest challenge for sustainable soil management by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Despite almost a century of research and extension efforts, soil erosion by water, wind and tillage continues to be the greatest threat to soil health and soil ecosystem services in many regions of the world. Our understanding of the physical processes of erosion and the controls on those processes has been firmly established. Nevertheless, some elements remain controversial. It is often these controversial questions that hamper efforts to implement sound erosion control measures in many areas of the world. This book, released in the framework of the Global Symposium on Soil Erosion (15-17 May 2019) reviews the state-of-the-art information related to all topics related to soil erosion.

Author : Walter H. Wischmeier,Dwight David Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Agricultural conservation
ISBN : UVA:X001754985

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Predicting Rainfall Erosion Losses by Walter H. Wischmeier,Dwight David Smith Pdf

The Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) enables planners to predict the average rate of soil erosion for each feasible alternative combination of crop system and management practices in association with a specified soil type, rainfall pattern, and topography. When these predicted losses are compared with given soil loss tolerances, they provide specific guidelines for effecting erosion control within specified limits. The equation groups the numerous interrelated physical and management parameters that influence erosion rate under six major factors whose site-specific values can be expressed numerically. A half century of erosion research in many States has supplied information from which at least approximate values of the USLE factors can be obtained for specified farm fields or other small erosion prone areas throughout the United States. Tables and charts presented in this handbook make this information readily available for field use. Significant limitations in the available data are identified.

Author : Union européenne. Centre commun de recherche
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3845451572

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Soil Erosion Risk in Europe by Union européenne. Centre commun de recherche Pdf

Author : U. Schwertmann,R. J. Rickson,K. Auerswald
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 351065384X

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Soil Erosion Protection Measures in Europe by U. Schwertmann,R. J. Rickson,K. Auerswald Pdf

The aim of the European Community Workshop on Soil Erosion Protection in 1988 was to focus on protection measures against soil loss and offsite effects suitable for the wide range of soil and agricultural conditions in the various European countries. The workshop was attended by 35 specialists from ten member countries of the EEC and from Austria and Yugoslavia who presented 19 papers in a technical session. In addition, field trips were organized to inspect and discuss steep slope stabilization in Allg�uer Alps area, land consolidation with special reference to soil erosion protection, and soil conservation practices under maize and sugar beet in the agricultural area of Lower Bavaria. At the end of the workshop the attendents released recommendations for further activities which are also included in this volume. This volume contains 20 papers presented during the workshop including two paper which report the work demonstrated during one of the field trips. The papers were accepted for publication after being reviewed by at least two independent, anonymous reviewers.

Author : European Environment Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : UCSD:31822031052129

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Down to Earth by European Environment Agency Pdf

Recoge: 1.Preface - 2.Executive summary - 3.Why is soil important for Europe? How soil protection can contribute sustainable developpment - 3.What's happening to Europe's soils? Major issues - 4.Where are the "hot spots" of soil degradation in Europe? Setting up priorities for intervention - 5.What is being done? Current initiatives for soil protection - 6.What is needed to cope with soil problems? The way forward - 7.Conclusions - 8.References - 9.Acknowledgements.

Author : Royston Philip Charles Morgan
Publisher : Longman Scientific and Technical
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Gardening
ISBN : MINN:31951D01273679L

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Soil Erosion and Conservation by Royston Philip Charles Morgan Pdf

Provides comprehensive treatment of soil erosion processes and their control and a practical approach of the design of soil conservation methods.

Author : F.M. Brouwer,A.J. Thomas,M.J. Chadwick
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401132909

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Land Use Changes in Europe by F.M. Brouwer,A.J. Thomas,M.J. Chadwick Pdf

The patterns of land use that have evolved in Europe reflect the boundaries set by the natural environment and socio-economic responses to the needs of the population. Over the centuries man has been able to overcome increasingly the constraints placed on land use by the natural environment through the development of new technologies and innovations, driven by an increasing population and rising material expectations. However, activities are still ultimately constrained by natural limitations such as climatic characteristics and associated edaphic and vegetational features. A major problem for land management, in its broadest sense, can be a reluctance to foresee the consequent ecological changes. This means that mitigating strategies will not be implemented in time to prevent environmental degradation and social hardship, although in many parts of Europe, over some centuries, demands have been met in a sustainable way, by sound, prudent and temperate expectations that have dictated management regimes. The management of land in Europe has always been a complex challenge: land is the primary, though finite resource. DeciSions regarding the use of land and manipulation of ecosystem dynamics today may affect the long-term primary productivity of the resource. Decisions to change land use may be virtually irreversible; urbanization is an illustration of the influence of population density on the land resource.

Author : H. Barth,P. L'Hermite
Publisher : Springer
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9401080453

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Scientific Basis for Soil Protection in the European Community by H. Barth,P. L'Hermite Pdf

PH. BOURDEAU Directorate-General Science. Research and Development. Commission of the European Communities. Brussels. Belgium We are living on a unique planet, the only one in the solar system where life exists. The very existence of life has modified the physical and chemical environment of the earth, its atmosphere and oceans, in a way that makes life sustainable. This system with its complex cybernetic mechanisms has been named GAIA by Lovelock. Man has always interfered with it on a more or less limited scale. This interference is now reaching global proportions such as climate modifications resulting from CO and trace gas 2 accumulation in the atmosphere or the destruction of stratospheric ozone, not to speak of global radioactive contamination. GAIA will probably prevail as a living system but it probably does not give much importance to man's survival as such, and it is man that has to take care of his own survival. In the ecosystem of Planet Earth, soils are the thin interface between lithosphere and atmosphere which constitutes the essential substrate for the terrestrial biosphere, the productivity of which far exceeds that of the oceans, even though the latter cover a much larger area than the continents. Soils themselves are complex systems. They develop through weathering of minerals, are colonised by living organisms which in turn modify their substrate making it suitable for other organisms. This induces a primary ecological succession which eventually reaches a climax, in equilibrium between climate, soil and the biological communities.

Author : Udo Schwertmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Erosion control
ISBN : CORNELL:31924051755258

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Soil Erosion Protection Measures in Europe by Udo Schwertmann Pdf

Agricultural wind erosion control measures in the Netherlands; Design of In-field systems for wind erosion control; How to succeed in planting 900 km of shelterbells per year in a small country like denmark; The use of farming systems for the control of runoff and erosion (example from a given country with thalweg erosion); Conditions for gully formation in the Belgian Loam Belt and some ways to control them; Measures for runoff and erosion control on clayey soils: A review of trials carried out in the apennines hilly area; Drainage as a soil conservation and soil stabilizing paractice on hilly slopes; Erosion control in maize fields in schleswig-holstein; Erosional systems and perspectives for erosion control in european loess areas; Runoff, erosion and sugarbeet yelds in conventional and mulched cultivation results of the 1988 experiment; The effectiveness of strubble mulching in soil erosion control; Soil tillage, soil structure and soil erosion in denmark; The use of organic waste materials and plant cover for soil surface protection and crop production; Soil conservation under minimum tillage techniques in mediterranean dry farming; Erosion control in vineyards of the mosel-region FRC; The benefit of permanent grass mulching for limiting runoff and erosion in vineyards. Experimentations using rainfall-simulations in the beaujolais; The land consolidation project of freinhausen, Bavaria; Revision of land management systems in Italian Hilly area; Land evaluation and erosion control practices on mined soils ...

Author : Kenneth G. Renard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Geophysical prediction
ISBN : UVA:X005011851

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Predicting Soil Erosion by Water by Kenneth G. Renard Pdf

Introduction and history; Rainfall-runoff erosivity factor (R); Soil erodibility factor (K); Slope length and steepness factors (LS); Cover-management factor (C); Support practice factor (P); RUSLE user guide; Coversion to SI metric system; Calculation of EI from recording-raingage records; Estimating random roughness in the field; Parameter values for major agricultural crops and tillage operations.