Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE)

• Method to calculate/project soil loss from (water) erosion • Based on spatial data on topography, climate, soil condition, land cover and land management • Calculates current level of soil loss or projects future soil loss following climate and land use scenarios.

• Keywords: SLM
• Characteristics:

  Decision Making Scale: Local, Regional (Sub-national)

  Decision Making Direction: Bottom-up

  Stakeholder Involvement: Expert knowledge needed, Spatial data required, Training Required

  Tool Type: Indicator assessment