Soil Erosion in Europe

This book comes at a time when Europe is developing a coherent soil protection policy. The reform of the Common Agricultural Policy and the new agri-environment measures have put the emphasis on the control of soil erosion and sediment pollution, and the management of European landscapes in a more sustainable manner. This is a comprehensive assessment of erosion processes, rates, spatial distribution and significance of erosion for Europe, based on an EU-funded project that has been running for nearly four years. Divided into two sections, the first section looks at a different country for each chapter and provides an overview of the soil erosion processes and problems that affect it. The second section examines soil erosion processes, risk assessment and prediction, and off-site impacts and responses. Consists of two parts: an overview of soil erosion processes and problems in each country; and cross-cutting themes. Presents soil erosion assessments based on field observations and measurements throughout Europe. This book is valuable reading for postgraduates and researchers in geography, soil science, engineering, hydrology and agriculture. It is also useful reading for professional organisations, policy and decision makers.