Watershed prioritization for soil erosion mapping for the Lesser Himalayan Indian basin using PCA, WSA method in conjunction with morphometric parameters and GIS-based approach Highlights:1. Watershed prioritization using morphometric parameters is the best technique for soil erosion mapping. 2. Soil erodibility assessment using GIS-RS integrated with PCA, WSA models.
3.Evaluation of sub-watershed hydro-geomorphological parameters are the most influential parameters for soil erodibility assessment.
4.The most rugged high altitude sub-watersheds are the most susceptible to soil erosion in the basin.
5.Both model results showing outlet watersheds are high priority, and the sub-watersheds in the north-eastern part having the lowest priority.
6.The assessment can help the sustainable development and management of soil and natural resources in the region.
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