Abstract:Soil erosion is one of the most significant environmental degradation processes. Mapping and assessment of soil erosion vulnerability is an important tool for planning and management of the natural resources. The objective of the present study was to apply the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) using GIS tools to the Mamuaba watershed, southern Paraíba, for assess soil erosion vulnerability. An annual rainfall erosivity map was derived from the geographical model adjusted for northeastern Brazil, calculating … Show more
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