It is widely recognized that vegetation restoration plays a key role in controlling soil erosion
in China's Loess Plateau. However, the effects of vegetation types on soil erosion on steep …

The main purpose of this article is to analyze runoff and soil loss in relation to land use and
rainfall regimes in a loess hilly area of China. Based on 14 years of field measurements and …

Application of crop residues to soil is a common management practice for soil erosion
control and for improving rainfall infiltration. Runoff generation, sediment transport and soil …

The impact of rainfall characteristics on runoff generation and soil erosion are not fully
understood despite their importance. In this study, a series of laboratory experiments …

Indicators are needed to assess environmental sustainability of bioenergy systems. Effective
indicators will help in the quantification of benefits and costs of bioenergy options and …

Mulching the soil surface with a layer of plant residue is considered an effective method of
conserving water and soil because it increases water infiltration into the soil, reduces …

The relationship between different rainfall types, different soil management practices, and
soil erosion is not yet fully understood. In-situ observations of soil and water loss on sloping …

Soil erosion is a problem of global significance for land management. Attempts to assess
soil erosion by water encompass plot studies, monitoring, modelling, and the use of tracers …

The use of mulch as a management tool has shown one of the highest effectiveness/cost
ratios for improving agricultural soil fertility, crop productivity, soil restoration in badlands and …

Prediction and risk assessment of hydrological extremes are great challenges. Following
climate predictions, frequent and violent rainstorms will become a new hazard to several …