Articles | Volume 8, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-8-133-2022
https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-8-133-2022
Review article
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28 Feb 2022
Review article |  | 28 Feb 2022

The effect of natural infrastructure on water erosion mitigation in the Andes

Veerle Vanacker, Armando Molina, Miluska A. Rosas, Vivien Bonnesoeur, Francisco Román-Dañobeytia, Boris F. Ochoa-Tocachi, and Wouter Buytaert

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Data and ancillary data for publication: Natural infrastructure and water erosion mitigation in the Andes Veerle Vanacker, Armando Molina, and Miluska A. Rosas https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6203174

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The Andes region is prone to natural hazards due to its steep topography and climatic variability. Anthropogenic activities further exacerbate environmental hazards and risks. This systematic review synthesizes the knowledge on the effectiveness of nature-based solutions. Conservation of natural vegetation and implementation of soil and water conservation measures had significant and positive effects on soil erosion mitigation and topsoil organic carbon concentrations.