Soil Erosion and Land Degradation on Trail Systems in Mountainous Areas: Two Case Studies from South-East Brazil

This paper addresses the role of soil erosion and mass movements on mountainous trails due to human trampling on steep slopes. This is the case of several trails situated on forested areas in South-East Brazil, even those located in protected areas. Two methods were used to achieve the research obje...

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Main Authors: Luana Rangel, Maria do Carmo Jorge, Antonio Guerra, Michael Fullen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Soil Systems
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-8789/3/3/56