Mediterranean areas of both southern Europe and North Africa are subject to dramatic
changes that will affect the sustainability, quantity, quality, and management of water …

Soil erosion is a key factor in Mediterranean environments, and is not only closely related to
geoecological factors (lithology, topography, and climatology) but also to land-use and plant …

Soil erosion is a critical environmental problem throughout the world's terrestrial
ecosystems. Erosion inflicts multiple, serious damages in managed ecosystems such as …

Application of crop residues to soil and reduced or no tillage are current management
practices in order to achieve better water management, increase soil fertility, crop production …

Farmland abandonment is a major problem in parts of Europe, particularly in mountain
areas and semiarid environments. In such places, farmland abandonment represents a …

The term 'connectivity'is increasingly being applied in hydrological and geomorphological
studies. Relevant research encompasses aspects of landscape connectivity, hydrological …

Soil erosion is a threat to food security, especially in regions where the area of arable land is
shrinking dramatically because of soil degradation. Research on soil erosion expanded …

Data on surface runoff and soil loss on gentle slopes with vineyards are analysed. Using a
rainfall simulator, 22 rainstorms with varied intensities from 30 to 117.5 mmh− 1 and return …

The Anthropocene is a major new concept in the Earth sciences and this book examines the
effects on geomorphology within this period. Drawing examples from many different global …

Chemical fertilizer application is the primary method used to maintain tea yield and quality,
but has a negative environmental impact owing to its excessive use. This study sought to …