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Basics of effective erosion control in German agriculture
Author(s) -
Deumlich Detlef,
Funk Roger,
Frielinghaus Monika,
Schmidt WalterAlexander,
Nitzsche Olaf
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of plant nutrition and soil science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.644
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1522-2624
pISSN - 1436-8730
DOI - 10.1002/jpln.200621983
Subject(s) - aeolian processes , german , tillage , environmental science , erosion , erosion control , agriculture , water erosion , control (management) , environmental planning , environmental resource management , risk analysis (engineering) , environmental protection , agricultural engineering , water resource management , business , computer science , engineering , geography , soil science , geology , soil water , ecology , archaeology , paleontology , geomorphology , artificial intelligence , biology
Present research in Germany on water, wind, and tillage erosion is examined. Existing soil‐protection strategies, laws, and guidelines are outlined. These are the result of extensive scientific investigations and the adoption of existing international knowledge. The most common methodologies currently used in Germany are reviewed. They allow an estimation of the water‐ and wind‐erosion risks as well as methods for their reduction. The results enable an aim‐orientated, site‐specific, risk‐adequate approach to implementing control measures in an easily understood framework. The most important remaining research problems are explained.