Erosion, flooding and channel management in Mediterranean environments of southern Europe

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)



Description :
Soil erosion by water is one of the most important land degradation processes in Mediterranean environments. This process is strongly linked to problems of flooding and channel management. This article reviews existing knowledge on these topics and defines research gaps. In the framework of environmental change studies it is important to consider soil erosion at various spatial and temporal scales. A wide range of alternative strategies and techniques of channel and basin management must be explored and modelled. A holistic approach to management of the fluvial system is recommended.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Progress in physical geography, issn : 0309-1333, 1997, vol. 21, n°. 2, p. 157-199, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 7 p.

Date :
1997

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, London, Sage Publications