Lorren, Luuk et al.-- 11 páginas, 1 tabla, 42 referencias.-- Volumen II: Taskgroups on Soil Erosion.-- La serie completa consta de seis volúmenes, en total 872 páginas.-- [email protected] Definition of soil functions, soil quality and quality
targets
The identification of soil functions, properties and processes
which are affected by soil erosion is needed to evaluate the
impacts of erosion on the soil system. Definition of soil loss
tolerance according to soil types and environmental
characteristics.
3.2 Development of criteria and indicators to assess soil
sustainable use and soil protection measures
What are the impacts of soil erosion on soil functioning and
soil quality? How does soil erosion affect environment
health and security? The efficiency of soil protection and
conservation measures must be evaluated by measuring
the reduction of the soil erosion impacts.
3.3 Development of criteria and indicators to assess off-site
impacts
What are the impacts of soil erosion in down slope or
downstream areas, i.e. the off-site effects?
3.4 Development of studies of the economic impact of soil
erosion.
Review and extract conclusion of existing studies.
Development of specific studies on the social, health and
economic impact of erosion.Peer reviewe
