Assessment of deforestation impact on soil erosion in loess formation using 137Cs method (case study: Golestan Province, Iran)
Golestan, a province in the North-East of Iran, is characterized by high coverage of loess deposits. Since 1963, the area has experienced approximately 200,000 ha deforestation due to land-use changes in agriculture and increasing demand for wood. Approximately, 110,000 ha of the clear-cut lands are...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2020-12-01
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| Series: | International Soil and Water Conservation Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095633920300514 |