Soil Erosion Hazards in the Foot-Hills of Lower Shiwaliks

Information on topographic features, present land use, type and density of vegetation, splash pedestals, crusting, numberand length of gullies and exposure of tree and bush roots was collected to assess the existing and potential erosion hazardfor an area in the foot-hills of lower Shiwaliks, 25, 27 and 40 per cent area were highly, increased to severely and moderately eroded, respectively. Sheet, rill and gully erosion wasconfined to 62.3, 18.2 and 195 per cent area, respectively. Potentially 23, 36.2 and 40.8 per cent area had high to severe, moderate and slight to low risk of erosion. The factors responsible for different degrees of erosion hazard have been identified. Soil conservation strategy for the area has also been suggested.