Limited information is available about the use of magnetic susceptibility property to
determine soil redistribution in hilly areas of the semi-arid regions. This study was conducted
to evaluate the use of magnetic properties to determine soil redistribution along a hill slope
following deforestation. The study area is located in the Quaternary hilly region of Lordegan
district in west Iran. Ten transects were established in two land uses that included natural
Querqus forested and cultivated lands. Soil samples were collected at different positions …