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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Neil Brannigan, Donal Mullan, Karel Vandaele, Conor Graham, Jennifer McKinley, John Meneely
Summary: Soil erosion by water poses a serious threat to agricultural productivity and the environment, and climate change will worsen this problem. However, existing studies have limitations in applying climate scenarios to soil erosion models and considering the role of changing land use. This study addresses these gaps by developing a comprehensive method to select suitable climate models and examining the impact of different land use choices on soil erosion. The findings suggest that winter wheat is the most economically and environmentally viable land use choice to mitigate future soil erosion.
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Environmental Sciences
Jorge Leon-Munoz, Rodrigo Aguayo, Rafael Marce, Nuria Catalan, Stefan Woelfl, Jorge Nimptsch, Ivan Arismendi, Camila Contreras, Doris Soto, Alejandro Miranda
Summary: Recent research indicates that the influence of freshwater input in the coastal systems of northwestern Patagonia has weakened in recent years due to decreased precipitation. Through various analyses and simulations, it was found that the streamflow of the Puelo River may slightly increase in the future, primarily due to a decrease in evapotranspiration.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cira Buonocore, Juan Jesus Gomiz Pascual, Maria Luisa Perez Cayeiro, Rafael Mananes Salinas, Miguel Bruno Mejias
Summary: The study demonstrates that land use change and climate change have significant impacts on water resource quality, and effective management of these issues requires interdisciplinary approaches and support from information systems tools. Simulation results under different climate change and land use change scenarios can provide important references for management decisions, showing variations in nutrient concentrations contribution to water bodies under different scenarios.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eugenio Y. Arima, Audrey Denvir, Kenneth R. Young, Antonio Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Felipe Garcia-Oliva
Summary: The study found that as demand for avocado increases, avocado production in Michoacan expands into new areas, influenced by factors such as existing agriculture, accessibility, and diminishing availability of soils. Future expansion may result in loss of various forest types, particularly pine-oak forest, mesophilic montane forest, and oyamel fir forest. The wider avocado crop production footprint could lead to orchard establishment in forests hosting high biodiversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Linda R. Staponites, Ondrej P. Simon, Vojtech Bartak, Michal Bily
Summary: As the threat to freshwater environments increases, the need for effective protection becomes more urgent. This study evaluates the connection between management actions and water quality in a freshwater protected area over the past three decades. The results show that converting croplands to grasslands is three times more effective at reducing nitrate concentrations compared to other factors. These findings provide valuable insights into how land use changes can impact water quality and help guide conservation strategies.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Chengshu Wang, Guanghui Zhang, Pingzong Zhu, Shiqi Chen, Yuanqiang Wan
Summary: Soil function assessment is important for mitigating soil degradation and achieving sustainable use of soil resources. This study investigated the spatial variation of soil functions with land use type and slope position in a small agricultural watershed. The results showed significant variations in soil properties and functions between different land use types and slope positions. Soil erosion was found to be the dominant process affecting soil functions by altering soil properties. Measures promoting nutrient accumulation and controlling soil erosion should be implemented to enhance soil functions. These findings are valuable for designing soil and water conservation measures in agricultural watersheds to enhance ecological services.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Subodh Chandra Pal, Rabin Chakrabortty, Paramita Roy, Indrajit Chowdhuri, Biswajit Das, Asish Saha, Manisa Shit
Summary: The research focuses on the spatial extent and distribution of soil erosion caused by land cover and climate change. By providing a detailed soil erosion map, the study reveals the importance of climate and land cover change in controlling soil erosion, as well as the impact of human activities across the country. The projected soil loss estimation indicates that unless human activities and climate change are controlled, a significant percentage of land surface will erode top soil at a high rate by the year 2100.
Article
Environmental Studies
Parviz Azizi, Ali Soltani, Farokh Bagheri, Shahrzad Sharifi, Mehdi Mikaeili
Summary: Long-term sustainable development in developing countries requires researching and projecting urban physical growth and land use/land cover change. This study explores the issues of modelling coupled LUCC and urban growth, their causes, and the role of policymakers, using the Tabriz metropolitan area in Iran as a case study. The research uses four well-established methods to design an integrated framework and examines the temporal and spatial dynamics of LUCC and urban growth.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Dong-Gill Kim, Miko U. F. Kirschbaum, Bettina Eichler-Loebermann, Roger M. Gifford, Liyin L. Liang
Summary: Land-use change affects the uptake or release of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) in soils. Forest to cropland conversion reduces soil organic C (SOC) and total N (TN), while forest to grassland conversion increases both slightly. Conversely, cropland to forest conversion increases SOC and TN. Changes in phosphorus (P) are influenced by fertilizer application rates. Changes in SOC, TN, and TP and their stoichiometries are also influenced by temperature and rainfall, but no general patterns emerge. Forestation with deciduous trees increases SOC, TN, and TP, while forestation with conifers reduces them. These findings suggest the importance of nutrient availability in achieving maximal C storage.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
David Gutierrez-Rial, Benedicto Soto Gonzalez, David Garcia Vazquez, Gonzalo Mendez-Martinez, Manuel Angel Pombal Diego, Josefina Garrido Gonzalez
Summary: This study evaluated water quality indices for six rivers in the Minho River international basin and found that the IBMWP index was the most suitable for assessing water quality in this area. However, other more sensitive indices like EPT and PT should also be used to identify potential pressures. The study also found that Louro River had the worst water quality, while Barxas, Deva, and Furnia rivers had the best water quality in the area.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Shiqi Chen, Guanghui Zhang, Pingzong Zhu, Chengshu Wang, Yuanqiang Wan
Summary: Land use type can impact soil properties and plant community characteristics, which in turn affect soil erodibility. The conversion from natural forestland to cropland leads to serious soil erosion due to irrational land use. Few studies have assessed the potential effect of land use type on soil erodibility at small watershed scale. This study quantified the effects of six typical land use types on soil erodibility in a small watershed in northeast China. The results showed significant variations in soil properties and erosion indices among different land use types.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Pasquale Borrelli, Christine Alewell, Pablo Alvarez, Jamil Alexandre Ayach Anache, Jantiene Baartman, Cristiano Ballabio, Nejc Bezak, Marcella Biddoccu, Artemi Cerda, Devraj Chalise, Songchao Chen, Walter Chen, Anna Maria De Girolamo, Gizaw Desta Gessesse, Detlef Deumlich, Nazzareno Diodato, Nikolaos Efthimiou, Gunay Erpul, Peter Fiener, Michele Freppaz, Francesco Gentile, Andreas Gericke, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Bifeng Hu, Amelie Jeanneau, Konstantinos Kaffas, Mahboobeh Kiani-Harchegani, Ivan Lizaga Villuendas, Changjia Li, Luigi Lombardo, Manuel Lopez-Vicente, Manuel Esteban Lucas-Borja, Michael Marker, Francis Matthews, Chiyuan Miao, Matjaz Mikos, Sirio Modugno, Markus Moeller, Victoria Naipal, Mark Nearing, Stephen Owusu, Dinesh Panday, Edouard Patault, Cristian Valeriu Patriche, Laura Poggio, Raquel Portes, Laura Quijano, Mohammad Reza Rahdari, Mohammed Renima, Giovanni Francesco Ricci, Jesus Rodrigo-Comino, Sergio Saia, Aliakbar Nazari Samani, Calogero Schillaci, Vasileios Syrris, Hyuck Soo Kim, Diogo Noses Spinola, Paulo Tarso Oliveira, Hongfen Teng, Resham Thapa, Konstantinos Vantas, Diana Vieira, Jae E. Yang, Shuiqing Yin, Demetrio Antonio Zema, Guangju Zhao, Panos Panagos
Summary: This study reviewed global literature published between 1994 and 2017 to establish the Global Applications of Soil Erosion Modelling Tracker (GASEMT) database, which includes 3030 modeling records from 126 countries. The database provides comprehensive insights into the state-of-the-art of soil erosion models and applications worldwide.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Calum Maney, Marieke Sassen, Samantha L. L. Hill
Summary: Interest in economically and ecologically sustainable cocoa has grown in recent years. Cocoa-based agroforestry systems are seen as a potential win-win solution for long-term yields, multiple benefits, and biodiversity preservation. This study found that biodiversity intactness (BII) in cocoa-based agroforestry systems can be sustained by retaining natural shade, but land-use history significantly influences the biodiversity intactness. Retaining natural shade can maintain high levels of BII, while incentivizing planted shade can enhance biodiversity intactness in degraded areas.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
C. Herivaux, F. Vinatier, M. Sabir, F. Guillot, J. D. Rinaudo
Summary: This study utilized a methodology that combined narrative scenarios and land-use change modeling to develop three contrasting spatially explicit land-use change scenarios in a rural watershed heavily affected by water erosion in Morocco. By interacting with local stakeholders and incorporating their knowledge, the research laid the foundation for building sustainable strategies to address soil erosion issues in Mediterranean catchments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Jose Roxo, Henrique Morgado Cerqueira, Adolfo Calvo-Cases
Summary: This study analyzes the effects of historical and contemporary land use and cover changes on soil erosion in the Serra de Mertola region, Portugal. Field observations, aerial image analysis, and NDVI trend assessment were used. The study found that land cover and management changes influenced by agricultural policies have exacerbated soil erosion, with the highest rates observed in specific land practices. However, the introduction of certain vegetation and recent land abandonment trends show lower erosion rates, highlighting the importance of sustainable land management in reducing soil erosion.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Shaochun Huang, Stephanie Eisner, Jan Olof Magnusson, Cristian Lussana, Xue Yang, Stein Beldring
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2019)
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Engineering, Civil
Xue Yang, Jan Magnusson, Shaochun Huang, Stein Beldring, Chong-Yu Xu
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2020)
Editorial Material
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Engineering, Environmental
Hannah Wenng, Marianne Bechmann, Tore Krogstad, Eva Skarbovik
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Engineering, Environmental
Hannu Marttila, Ahti Lepisto, Anne Tolvanen, Marianne Bechmann, Katarina Kyllmar, Artti Juutinen, Hannah Wenng, Eva Skarbovik, Martyn Futter, Pirkko Kortelainen, Katri Rankinen, Seppo Hellsten, Bjorn Klove, Brian Kronvang, Oyvind Kaste, Anne Lyche Solheim, Joy Bhattacharjee, Jelena Rakovic, Heleen de Wit
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Water Resources
Heleen A. de Wit, Ahti Lepisto, Hannu Marttila, Hannah Wenng, Marianne Bechmann, Gitte Blicher-Mathiesen, Karin Eklof, Martyn N. Futter, Pirkko Kortelainen, Brian Kronvang, Katarina Kyllmar, Jelena Rakovic
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2020)
Article
Water Resources
Helene Birkelund Erlandsen, Stein Beldring, Stephanie Eisner, Hege Hisdal, Shaochun Huang, Lena Merete Tallaksen
Summary: The study improved the accuracy of predicting changes in the hydrological cycle under climate change by enhancing a hydrological model, reducing the number of calibrated parameters, and aligning the results with observations. The findings suggest lower precipitation and evaporation values for mainland Norway, providing a more reliable model for future climate change studies.
HYDROLOGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Sonia Grover, Shresth Tayal, Richa Sharma, Stein Beldring
Summary: This study highlights the importance of climate change impact assessment on river discharge in high-altitude basins for sustainable water resource management. Expected increase in temperature and decrease in precipitation will significantly affect the hydrological regime of the basins, with implications for water management.
JOURNAL OF WATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hannah Wenng, Robert Barneveld, Marianne Bechmann, Hannu Marttila, Tore Krogstad, Eva Skarbovik
Summary: The study aimed to identify dominant sediment runoff processes in cultivated grain-dominated catchments in a cold climate. Assessment of turbidity data, catchment properties, and agricultural management data revealed a clockwise concentration-discharge hysteresis pattern in both catchments, with discharge being the main driver for turbidity. Soil tillage intensity and index of connectivity also impacted the hysteresis index.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Hannah Wenng, Danny Croghan, Marianne Bechmann, Hannu Marttila
Summary: This study utilized long-term hydrological monitoring data from small agricultural catchments in Norway to investigate the impact of global warming and land use changes on hydrological regimes. The research found a strong coherence between discharge and precipitation, discharge and snow water equivalent, and discharge and soil water storage capacity.
HYDROLOGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Agota Horel, Tibor Zsigmond, Csilla Farkas, Gyorgyi Gelybo, Eszter Toth, Aniko Kern, Zsofia Bakacsi
Summary: Land use and management have significant impacts on soil hydrological processes, which can be further intensified by climate change. This study analyzed the long-term effects of different land use types on soil hydrological processes based on future climate scenarios. The results showed that changes in precipitation have a greater influence on soil water content than changes in air temperature. Cropland is at the highest risk of excess water and soil water content above field capacity, while vineyards are the most vulnerable to projected climate change in the area. This study emphasizes the limitations of potential land use changes in specific agricultural areas and stresses the importance of implementing water retention measures for sustainable agricultural settings.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Qifen Yuan, Thordis L. Thorarinsdottir, Stein Beldring, Wai Kwok Wong, Chong-Yu Xu
Summary: Hydrological impact assessments are increasingly being conducted at fine spatial and temporal resolutions to better understand local-scale changes in a future climate. The internal variability of local climate can be a major source of uncertainty for hydrological projections, in addition to model and scenario uncertainties. This paper presents a methodology for assessing the local-scale internal variability in catchment-scale hydrological models, using stochastic weather generators and a statistical hypothesis test. The results show significant changes in runoff regimes and indicate that temperature and precipitation are the main sources of variability in different seasons.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Qifen Yuan, Thordis L. Thorarinsdottir, Stein Beldring, Wai Kwok Wong, Chong-Yu Xu
Summary: This study introduces a method that combines climate models and weather generators to produce high-resolution grid precipitation simulations under future climate conditions. The results show that this method produces more realistic simulations in terms of temporal and spatial structures, and outperforms empirical quantile delta mapping in terms of performance.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Marianne E. Bechmann, Frederik Boe
Summary: The study found that subsurface runoff is the main source of soil and nutrient losses in flat areas, and spring ploughing can reduce these losses. Extreme weather events play a crucial role in annual soil and nutrient losses.
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Water Resources
Sonia Grover, Shresth Tayal, Stein Beldring, Hong Li