Geochemical methods for mapping available-Si distribution in soils in West Sumatra, Indonesia

The Impacts of Land-Use Input Conditions on Flow and Sediment Discharge in the Dakbla Watershed, Central Highlands of Vietnam

“…Traditional cultivation methods have little effect on erosion because of the quick recolonization of vegetation. Nevertheless, land-use changes toward intensive agriculture could require a higher adoption of conservation practices in order to mitigate erosion [54] and preserve the water quality [3,55]. The natural flow and ecological environment is negatively affected by the increase of irrigated agriculture alongside along urban expansion.…”

“…Changes in expanding hillslope cultivation, amplifying urbanization, and deforestation are some of the more notable issues in mountainous areas, particularly for countries in Southeast Asia. Areas with a transitional zone of forest and agricultural land experience the highest erosion caused by the encroachment of anthropogenic processes [1][2][3]. Additionally, excess discharge and rainfall intensity contribute to accelerating soil erosion and increase the sediment and nutrient losses to downstream [4,5].…”