Table 8 Annual soil loss rate, severity class and priority areas in the Agewmaryiam watershed
From: Estimation of soil loss rate using the USLE model for Agewmariayam Watershed, northern Ethiopia
No. | Soil loss (t ha−1 year−1) | Severity classes | Priority classes | Area (ha) | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 0–11 | Slight | V | 123.04 | 67.18 |
2 | 12–18 | Moderate | IV | 9.95 | 5.43 |
3 | 19–30 | High | III | 10.58 | 5.78 |
4 | 31–50 | Very high | II | 5.95 | 3.25 |
5 | 51–897 | Severe | I | 33.63 | 18.36 |
Total | Â | Â | Â | 183.15 | 100 |