Effect of biophysical soil and water conservation measures on physicochemical soil properties and their implications for climate resilience in degraded hillside landscapes of Tigray, Ethiopia
Une étude sur les mesures de conservation intégrées pour lutter contre la dégradation des terres en zones montagneuses semi-arides révèle des stratégies pour optimiser la qualité des sols et promouvoir une gestion agricole résiliente face au changement climatique.
Springer - 5 Nov 2025
Soil erosion is a major driver of land degradation in mountainous semi-arid regions. In northern Ethiopia, integrated biophysical soil and water conservation (SWC) measures have been implemented to reduce erosion and improve soil quality. However, little is known about how these measures interact with slope position, soil depth, and proximity to conservation structures, limiting evidence-based strategies for optimizing SWC and promoting climate-resilient land management. This study assessed the effects of SWC on soil properties across slope positions, soil depths, and distances from SWC structures.
