£70.99
£70.99
Knowledge on soil erosion and conservation is crucial for food security and sustainable land management. This book covers theoretical and practical aspects with a focus on Sri Lanka's dry zone, presenting new findings for geographers, ecologists, students, and researchers.
Knowledge on soil erosion and conservation is crucial for food security, environmental health, and sustainable land management. Soil erosion can lead to decreased crop yields, water pollution, and habitat loss, while conservation practices help maintain soil health and productivity. The book covers both theoretical and practical aspects of soil erosion and conservation.
The book begins by providing basic information, such as soil, climate, farming activities etc., pertaining to the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Then it explains theoretical aspects of the subject such as erosivity, erodibility, landscape etc., and theoretical modeling to visualize the conservation process.
The book will attract geographers, ecologists, hydrologists and soil conservationists. University lecturers, students, researchers and implementers will find interest in these pages and utilize the content to prepare their development plans and study and lecture materials. The author brings up many new findings and recommends that the book is made available in all university and school libraries, especially in Asian countries.
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