Research Context
Accelerated soil erosion threatens ecosystem function, agricultural productivity, and water quality. Field-scale assessments for present and future conditions are necessary to guide conservation decisions.
Soil erosion in the United States: Present and future (2020-2050)
Method
The study applies a geospatial soil-erosion framework integrating climate pathways (CMIP6 SSP-RCP scenarios), land-cover information, and process-based modeling variables at fine spatial resolution.
Key Insights
- Spatial erosion risk varies significantly under alternative climate trajectories.
- Conservation practices materially change erosion outcomes at field scales.
- Scenario-based evidence supports adaptive planning for future land management.