RUSLE model insights for soil conservation and sustainable land use in semiarid environments

Zerouali, B; Ayek, AAE; Bailek, N; Kuriqi, A; Wong, YJ; Srivastava, A; Islam, ARMT; Ouadja, A; Santos, CAG

RUSLE model insights for soil conservation and sustainable land use in semiarid environments

Zerouali, B Ayek, AAE Bailek, N Kuriqi, A Wong, YJ Srivastava, A

Islam, ARMT Ouadja, A Santos, CAG

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Publisher:: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
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Citation:: Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, 2024
Issue Date:: 2024-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Zerouali, B
dc.contributor.author	Ayek, AAE
dc.contributor.author	Bailek, N
dc.contributor.author	Kuriqi, A
dc.contributor.author	Wong, YJ
dc.contributor.author	Srivastava, A https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3963-265X
dc.contributor.author	Islam, ARMT
dc.contributor.author	Ouadja, A
dc.contributor.author	Santos, CAG
dc.date.accessioned	2025-01-06T04:15:15Z
dc.date.available	2025-01-06T04:15:15Z
dc.date.issued	2024-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, 2024
dc.identifier.issn	2365-6433
dc.identifier.issn	2365-7448
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/183023
dc.description.abstract	Soil erosion poses a significant environmental challenge in semiarid regions, as illustrated by the Cheliff Basin in Algeria. This study utilizes the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) model to explore the intricate interactions among rainfall, soil type, topography, and land use/land cover, leveraging satellite data to evaluate their effects on erosion rates. The analysis uncovers a heterogeneous erosion pattern, with intensified rates near water bodies. A notable area of concern is a 13.83 km2 zone with moderate roughness, constituting 31% of the basin, which requires immediate and targeted intervention. The correlation between diminishing water surfaces and increasing aridity underscores a complex relationship between water loss and erosion. These findings highlight the pressing need for sustainable land-use planning and focused soil conservation efforts to address erosion challenges. This research offers valuable insights for shaping effective environmental policies and promoting sustainable land management practices. Graphical abstract: (Figure presented.)
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
dc.relation.ispartof	Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1007/s41207-024-00664-3
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.title	RUSLE model insights for soil conservation and sustainable land use in semiarid environments
dc.type	Journal Article
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Science
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Science/School of Life Sciences
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access	*
dc.date.updated	2025-01-06T04:15:13Z
pubs.publication-status	Published

Abstract:

Soil erosion poses a significant environmental challenge in semiarid regions, as illustrated by the Cheliff Basin in Algeria. This study utilizes the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) model to explore the intricate interactions among rainfall, soil type, topography, and land use/land cover, leveraging satellite data to evaluate their effects on erosion rates. The analysis uncovers a heterogeneous erosion pattern, with intensified rates near water bodies. A notable area of concern is a 13.83 km2 zone with moderate roughness, constituting 31% of the basin, which requires immediate and targeted intervention. The correlation between diminishing water surfaces and increasing aridity underscores a complex relationship between water loss and erosion. These findings highlight the pressing need for sustainable land-use planning and focused soil conservation efforts to address erosion challenges. This research offers valuable insights for shaping effective environmental policies and promoting sustainable land management practices. Graphical abstract: (Figure presented.)

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