As one of an efficient method for predicting
the soil loss by rainfall, the Universal Soil Loss
Equation (USLE), as modified for forestland by
Dissmeyer and Foster (1984), is the most widely
used method of predicting soil loss in forestry
(Hood et al. 2002). The USLE is simple, easy to use,
and require numerous input parameters or extensive
data sets for prediction. However, when considering
the application of this equation in rehabilitation
area, a sufficient consideration is needed because
the condition of the area is quite different from that
of forestry. From these reasons, the estimation of
soil erosion by means of USLE and artificial rainfall experiment in a laboratory were carried out in
order to assess soil erosion in advance.
