Zhang Yijie, Kang Bin, Zhang Xiumei, et al. Soil Erosion and Soil and Water Conservation Measures at Xiliugou Watershed in Ten Tributaries Area in Inner Mongolia[J]. Bulletin of Soiland Water Conservation, 2023, 43(6): 391-401.
DOI:
Zhang Yijie, Kang Bin, Zhang Xiumei, et al. Soil Erosion and Soil and Water Conservation Measures at Xiliugou Watershed in Ten Tributaries Area in Inner Mongolia[J]. Bulletin of Soiland Water Conservation, 2023, 43(6): 391-401. DOI: 10.13961/j.cnki.stbctb.2023.06.044.
Soil Erosion and Soil and Water Conservation Measures at Xiliugou Watershed in Ten Tributaries Area in Inner Mongolia
[Objective] The Ten Tributaries Area in Inner Mongolia belongs to the sandy and coarse sediment area and the ecologically fragile area in the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River. A field investigation was conducted on soil erosion at Xiliugou watershed (a typical watershed in the Ten Tributaries area)
and the characteristics and causes of soil and water loss in the watershed were analyzed in order to provide a basis for soil erosion control in the Ten Tributaries Area. [Methods] From September 19 to 26
2022
and from June 21 to 26
2023
15 investigation sites and 14 watersheds were respectively set up along the X640 Jiechai (Jiejiaying-Chaijiapu) line and G109 Jingla (Beijing-Lhasa) line to investigate the vegetation
soil
soil erosion characteristics
and water and soil conservation measures of the investigation sites and watersheds. [Results] Grassland erosion in the watershed was observed to be severe
while erosion of cultivated land was not severe. Wind erosion of bare soil was more serious in gullies. In the upstream of loess plateau hilly area
there was severe gully erosion
and the processes of headwind erosion
downcutting erosion
and gully bank expansion had not ceased during the study period. These processes were accompanied by significant gravity erosion. In the midstream sandstorm region
wind-water complex erosion was the main type
which greatly increased the total sediment yield of the watershed. Man-made disturbances such as road construction and slope excavation further increased the risk of erosion. The results of runoff sediment content measurement verified that the main source of sediment in the watershed was from the upstream region. Soil and water conservation measures within the watershed mainly consisted of vegetation and engineering measures. Although these measures have made some contributions to soil and water conservation
they have been relatively limited in their forms
and have not fully achieved the desired effects. [Conclusion] The short duration and high intensity of rainfall that occurs at Xiliugou watershed
combined with soil dominated by arsenic sandstone
have led to soil erosion in the area. Human activities under economic development pressure have exacerbated ecological risks. The local government should continue to increase investment in soil and water conservation
enhance regulatory capabilities
strengthen research on the monitoring and mechanisms of soil erosion
and improve comprehensive soil and water conservation management.
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