Extent of Cropland and Related Soil Erosion Risk in Rwanda

Extent of Cropland and Related Soil Erosion Risk in Rwanda

Land conversion to cropland is one of the major causes of severe soil erosion in Africa. This study assesses the current cropland extent and the related soil erosion risk in Rwanda, a country that experienced the most rapid population growth and cropland expansion in Africa over the last decade. The...

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Main Authors: Fidele Karamage, Chi Zhang, Felix Ndayisaba, Hua Shao, Alphonse Kayiranga, Xia Fang, Lamek Nahayo, Enan Muhire Nyesheja, Guangjin Tian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
soil erosion
cropland
terracing
RUSLE
remote sensing
GIS
land cover and land use
Rwanda
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/7/609

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