**4. Conclusion and recommendations**

This study assessed soil loss using a GIS-based RUSEL equation. The GIS-baes RUSEL equation well estimated the amount of soil loss in our study areas, which resulted in comparable findings with other findings. The annual soil loss increased at LS and S factors compared with the other RUSEL factors. Compared with other land uses, barelands and croplands that found at the higher elevations generated more soil loss. It is found that lack of vegetative cover during the critical period of rainfall, expansion of croplands, and lack of support practices also increase soil erosion. The application of soil bund, area closure, contour tillage, terraces, and grass strip barriers are suggested to break the slope length into shorter distances, reducing overland flow velocity and soil erosion.
