Soil Erosion Hazards and its Implication on Selected Soil Properties at Chancho Watershed of Diga District, Western Ethiopia
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https://doi.org/10.20372/star.v12i4.04Keywords:
Soil Erosion, Soil Properties, Impact, Soil ProductivityAbstract
This study aimed to assess soil erosion dangers and their impact on specific soil qualities in Chancho Watershed, Diga District, and Western Ethiopia. Surface soil samples were collected and analyzed using SAS software. The findings revealed that soil characteristics in the tested areas differed, with clay and clay loam textures present. The study aimed to examine the effects of soil erosion threats on these soil qualities. The soil's amount of organic carbon (SOC) varied from low (2.979%) to moderate (3.121%). The range of the soil reactivity was 5.19 to 5.32 (very acidic). The range of the soil's accessible phosphorus (P) concentrations was low (3.311 ppm) to moderate (10.771 ppm). There was a low (2.157 ppm) to moderate (2.625 ppm) range in available potassium. The soils exhibited a range of catalytic ion exchange capacities, from moderate (28.943 cmol kg1) to high (30.236 cmol kg1). Improper farming practices and soil erosion can negatively impact soil quality. To boost productivity, appropriate reclamation techniques should be employed on low nutrient, CEC, SOC, and acidic soils. To ensure sustainable future generations, appropriate land uses and physical soil and water conservation structures should be implemented based on the land's slope positions.
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