Effects of land cover change on top soil properties and erosion. A case study of Merawu catchment, Indonesia

      Аннотация: Land cover change is a global phenomenon. The change of forest cover into cropland or settlement has been one of the prominent problems that can have detrimental impact on the environment. To overcome this problem, the counter actions taken by respective stakeholders are very much important and one of the challenging job. The alarming rate of forest resources conversion into cropland not only affects the condition of natural environment, but also affects the livelihood of the people from its hazardous effects such as floods, landslide, and soil erosion. So, essential action oriented approach are vital to identify and quantify the areas where utmost actions are required.

Ключевые слова: Erosion, land cover change, Soil Properties, soil texture