A one per cent increase in rainfall intensity is estimated to result in soil loss from crop lands by 1.5 per cent. (chimalaya.org)
According to future land use scenarios, estimations are that rates of soil loss by water will fall slightly by 2050, mainly due to an increase in forest areas. (sciencedaily.com)
The map of soil loss by water erosion delineates areas of concern that will require special protection measures, such as financing more sustainable land management practices. (sciencedaily.com)