ABSTRACT
In recent years there has been a rich array of research studies, undertaken by a wide variety of scientists, regarding processes related to the erosion of soil by water. Physical geographers have explored erosion processes primarily at a micro-scale and hillslope scale for the sake of improving our understanding of fundamental processes; soil scientists have observed and measured soil loss on a simple slope and a field scale in order to select soil and crop management options which minimize that loss; and agricultural and water resources engineers have monitored and modelled soil erosion and sediment transport on slopes, fields and watersheds in an attempt to predict what happens, when and where. The net result of this plethora of research work, as it is
carefully integrated, is a more complete picture of erosion and transport mechanisms and an increased capacity to model both the mechanisms and the impact of climate and management changes on the mechanisms.
