Foster, I. D. L. and Boardman, J. (2018) Monitoring and assessing land degradation: new approaches. In: Holmes, P. J. and Boardman, J. (eds.) Southern African Landscapes and Environmental Change. London: Routledge. pp. 249-274.
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Abstract:
This chapter examines land degradation in southern Africa. The focus is on the major issue of erosion by water at scales ranging from a few square metres to assessments that aim to cover the whole region. Approaches to measure and reconstruct both current and historical erosion rates are considered, focusing on the period since the arrival of Europeans who brought many of their farming and management practices with them. In most parts of the country, the impact of humans on the landscape has been clear for the last 200 years. This is referred to as ’accelerated erosion’, i.e., erosion at rates that are above the natural geological norm for the current climatic conditions. The chapter considers a range of techniques including direct measurement, remote sensing, fingerprinting and modelling as approaches to the monitoring and assess land degradation.
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Creators:
Foster, I. D. L. and Boardman, J.
Editors:
Holmes, P. J. and Boardman, J.
Publisher:
Routledge
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
12 July 2018
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 249-274
Title of Book:
Southern African Landscapes and Environmental Change
Series Name:
Earthscan studies in natural resource management
Place of Publication:
London
Number of Pages:
308
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781138688957
Media of Output:
Print and e-book
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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