SOIL EROSION OVER DIFFERENT SLOPES UNDER PINE STANDS

Abstract

Forests have an important role in controlling soil erosion. Pine stands are considered effective in controlling erosion due to high interception and thick litter. This study compares the level of erosion on land with a slope > 40% to land with a slope 40% and 40% was 54.94 g/plot or 0.006 tons/ha while on the slopes 40% and 40%. This research can be used as a reference for considering the increase in the upper limit of the slope of the protected forest area, and the need for further evaluation on the existing upper limit value.

Keywords

• erosion
• rain intensity
• slope
• pine stands
• closure