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Impact of soil and water conservation measures on catchment hydrological response-a case in north Ethiopia.

Authors :
Nyssen, Jan
Clymans, Wim
Descheemaeker, Katrien
Poesen, Jean
Vandecasteele, Ine
Vanmaercke, Matthias
Zenebe, Amanuel
Van Camp, Marc
Haile, Mitiku
Haregeweyn, Nigussie
Moeyersons, Jan
Martens, Kristine
Gebreyohannes, Tesfamichael
Deckers, Jozef
Walraevens, Kristine
Source :
Hydrological Processes; 6/30/2010, Vol. 24 Issue 13, p1880-1895, 16p, 4 Charts, 12 Graphs
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article presents a case study which investigates the impact of soil and water conservation measures on catchment hydrological response in north Ethiopia. It mentions that the soil and water conservation measures include the construction of dry masonry stone bunds, check dams, and the establishment of woody vegetation. It notes that the indicators for improved water supply in the manage catchment include emerging wells and irrigation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08856087
Volume :
24
Issue :
13
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Hydrological Processes
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
52015457
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.7628