Contents



Preface

Soil erosion is a pervasive environmental challenge with far-reaching implications for land, water, and ecosystem health. This book, *Soil Erosion – Risk Modeling and Management*, is a comprehensive exploration of the intricate science and practical strategies surrounding the understanding, prediction, and mitigation of soil erosion. Each chapter within this volume delves into a specific facet of soil erosion, offering unique

Chapter 1 introduces the fundamental concepts of soil erosion-risk modeling and management, laying the groundwork for the subsequent chapters' in-depth examinations. In Chapter 2, the reader embarks on a journey to the Eastern Hindu Kush region in Pakistan, where the spatial quantification of soil erosion using the RUSLE approach reveals valuable insights into erosion dynamics. Chapter 3 shifts the focus to the Ol Bolossat catchment area, exploring the assessment of spatial soil loss with the aid of the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and geographic information systems (GIS). The application of the Analytic Hierarchical Process takes center stage in Chapter 4, as it explores the modeling of soil sensitivity to erosion in the Menoua Mountain watershed in West Cameroon. Chapter 5 focuses on a small watershed, providing a meticulous soil erosion risk analysis. Chapter 6 takes us to the downstream of a reservoir, shedding light on erosion control using in-stream weirs. The dynamics of coastal morphology near the Sundarban area in the Bay of Bengal are examined through remote sensing in Chapter 7. Chapter 8 explores the drivers and opportunities for woody vegetation and erosion management in pastoral hill country in New Zealand. Prediction of internal soil erosion in hydraulic works is the subject of Chapter 9, offering valuable insights into infrastructure stability. Lastly, Chapter 10 presents the utilization of rainfall simulators for designing and assessing postmining erosional stability, offering innovative solutions for an increasingly relevant issue.

This book, compiled by experts in the field, serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in the vital task of understanding, modeling, and managing soil erosion. It showcases diverse perspectives and methodologies, making it a comprehensive guide for addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges of

**Dr. Shakeel Mahmood** 

Department of Geography,

Government College University Lahore,

Chairperson,

Lahore, Pakistan

We hope this collection of chapters will inspire new research directions, inform sustainable land management practices, and contribute to preserving our precious

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