Spatial-temporal variations of soil erosion in Southern Yunnan Mountainous Area using GIS and RUSLE: A case study in Yuanyang County, Yunnan Province, China

doi:10.13287/j.1001-9332.202102.018

Abstract

Abstract: It is of great significance to understand the spatial-temporal change of soil erosion in the Southern Yunnan Mountainous Area, especially for soil and water conservation planning and ecolo-gical protection in the world cultural heritage area. Based on the RUSLE model and GIS/RS space information technology, we examined the spatial-temporal variation of soil erosion and its relationship with environmental factors in Yuanyang County from 2005 to 2015. The results showed that, during the study period, the spatial differentiation of soil erosion in Yuanyang County was substantial. The soil erosion area was concentrated on the southeast and southwest region. Erosion widely distributed among both sides of Tengtiao River. Extreme and severe erosion presented a point distribution pattern. The average soil erosion modulus was 11.06 t·hm^-2·a^-1 from 2005 to 2015. The erosion level was basically slight and mild, accounting 80% of the total. Mild and moderate erosion contributed nearly 50% of total annual soil erosion, which was the key level of soil erosion control. During the study period, soil erosion had been slowed down with the improvement of forest cover. The terrain was complicated and changeable in Yuanyang County, and soil erosion distribution had a prominent correlation with altitude and slope. The formation of this distribution pattern was driven by numerous natural and human factors. The key area of soil and water protective governance were below 500 m, above 1500 m and slope located at 25°-45°.

Key words: soil erosion, GIS, RUSLE, Yuanyang County

CHEN Feng, LI Hong-bo. Spatial-temporal variations of soil erosion in Southern Yunnan Mountainous Area using GIS and RUSLE: A case study in Yuanyang County, Yunnan Province, China[J]. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 2021, 32(2): 629-637.

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