Soil Erosion in Extensive versus Intensive Land Uses in Areas Sensitive to Desertification: A Case Study in Beira Baixa, Portugal

Soil Erosion in Extensive versus Intensive Land Uses in Areas Sensitive to Desertification: A Case Study in Beira Baixa, Portugal

The occurrence of long periods of drought followed by extreme episodes of rainfall and ineffective soil conservation practices are the main causes of soil erosion in the Mediterranean region. The objective of this paper is to assess and compare the hydrological and erosional responses related to lan...

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Main Authors: Adélia N. Nunes, João Pedro Gonçalves, Albano Figueiredo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
soil erosion
intensive almond orchards
extensive olive groves
rainfall simulations
Portugal
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/8/1591

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