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Soil erosion in north Norfolk

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

R. Evans  and
S. Nortcliff
R. Evans
Affiliation:
Soil Survey, Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2JQ
S. Nortcliff
Affiliation:
Department of Geography, King's College, University of London, The Strand, LondonWC2R 2LS
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Summary

Soil erosion in a field in north Norfolk is described. Gullies formed, one up to 2 m deep, 5 m wide and 214 m long, and from this gully about 450 t of soil was eroded. Other gullies and rills deposited about 275 t of soil. In the large (61 ha) field the area subject to erosion was small, about 2·5%. The soil, slope, cultural and rainfall factors which caused erosion are discussed. Erosion in this field is not a rare phenomenon and crop yields will be affected if erosion continues. A solution to the problem is suggested.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 90 , Issue 1 , February 1978 , pp. 185 - 192
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1978

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