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Mc Guire G., . and Mustafa K. Baharuddin, . (1996) Erosion Risk Map of Langkawi Island. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
This Erosion Risk Map of Langkawi Island is prepared by using the erosivity R erodibility K and topographic LS factors with some modifications to the R and K factors to predict soil loss. The topographic factor LS was estimated using a nomograph or computed using a slope-effect equation. Using Arc/Info Geographical Information Systems GIS overlay modelling technique the three factors were used to generate the Erosion Risk Map of Langkawi Island. Information contained in the map would allow planners to predict the average rates of soil erosion and to recommend soil conservation measures to reduce soil loss to within permissible limits. Great care is required in managing areas with severe erosion risk. As a large part of these areas are on steep terrain and are therefore unsuitable for agriculture they should be left as forest reserves.
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Abstract
This Erosion Risk Map of Langkawi Island is prepared by using the erosivity R erodibility K and topographic LS factors with some modifications to the R and K factors to predict soil loss. The topographic factor LS was estimated using a nomograph or computed using a slope-effect equation. Using Arc/Info Geographical Information Systems GIS overlay modelling technique the three factors were used to generate the Erosion Risk Map of Langkawi Island. Information contained in the map would allow planners to predict the average rates of soil erosion and to recommend soil conservation measures to reduce soil loss to within permissible limits. Great care is required in managing areas with severe erosion risk. As a large part of these areas are on steep terrain and are therefore unsuitable for agriculture they should be left as forest reserves.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. mal S590.2 S683 1995 Call Number |
| AGROVOC Term: | ISLANDS |
| AGROVOC Term: | EROSION |
| AGROVOC Term: | SOIL MOVEMENT |
| AGROVOC Term: | LOSSES FROM SOIL |
| AGROVOC Term: | SOIL DEGRADATION |
| AGROVOC Term: | EROSION CONTROL |
| AGROVOC Term: | SOIL CONSERVATION |
| AGROVOC Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:27 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16315 |
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