Abstract
Soils provide relevant ecosystem functions, important to the preservation of mankind. However, soil degradation, and particularly soil erosion, is endangering the maintenance and existence of these services. This study aims to analyze the spatiotemporal distribution of soil erosion by understanding the spatial patterns ofthe sediment retention in mainland Portugal with the support of Corine Land Cover maps from 1990 to 2018. Results highlight the sediment retention levels across administrative boundaries, showing which districts are more susceptible
to soil erosion processes. Results further indicate that Coimbra, Leiria and Braga, are facing high levels of potential soil erosion. These findings can be useful to support strategies for more efficient landscape planning regarding soil erosion negative consequences mitigation
to soil erosion processes. Results further indicate that Coimbra, Leiria and Braga, are facing high levels of potential soil erosion. These findings can be useful to support strategies for more efficient landscape planning regarding soil erosion negative consequences mitigation
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Evidence-based territorial policymaking: formulation, implementation and evaluation of policy |
| Subtitle of host publication | 26th APDR Congress Proceedings |
| Publisher | APDR - Associação Portuguesa para o Desenvolvimento Regional |
| Pages | 1071-1077 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-989-8780-07-2 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2019 |
| Event | 26th APDR Congress: Evidence-based territorial policymaking - Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal Duration: 4 Jul 2019 → 5 Jul 2019 Conference number: 26 http://www.apdr.pt/congresso/2019/ |
Conference
| Conference | 26th APDR Congress |
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| Abbreviated title | APDR |
| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Aveiro |
| Period | 4/07/19 → 5/07/19 |
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