Impact of Rainforest Conversion on Surface Runoff and Soil Erosion in Nopu Upper Catchment of Central Sulawesi

Rainforest conversion into agricultural lands in Nopu Upper Catchment such as cocoa plantations, maizes, cassava, peanuts, and scrub and bush were significantly increase soil erosions and surface runoffs, which in turn will decrease crops productivity and hydrologic functions of watershed. Soil ero...

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Main Authors: Yayat Hidayat, Naik Sinukaban, Hidayat Pawitan, Suria Darma Tarigan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Lampung 2008-01-01
Series:Journal of Tropical Soils
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Online Access:http://journal.unila.ac.id/index.php/tropicalsoil/article/viewFile/74/149