Using fallout 137Cs for evaluation of watershed management in a sub-catchment of Mangla, Pakistan

M. Rafiq; M. Ahmad; N. Ahmad; N. Iqbala

Using fallout ¹³⁷Cs for evaluation of watershed management in a sub-catchment of Mangla, Pakistan

M. Rafiq^*
, M. Ahmad
, N. Ahmad
, N. Iqbala

^*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

Abstract

Soil erosion, responsible for both soil degradation and sedimentation in conveyance systems and reservoirs, is a matter of growing concern globally, and particularly in Pakistan, where a growing number of extreme events are being observed. This study presents the first application of fallout radionuclides, specifically caesium-137 (137Cs), in a sub-catchment of the Mangla Watershed in Pakistan and confirms that forest management significantly reduces erosion. The methods and findings of the study can help policy makers understand the extent of erosion and locate target areas within a catchment that may need immediate action to reduce adverse erosion impacts in a timely manner.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Water for Food Security
Subtitle of host publication	Challenges for Pakistan
Publisher	Taylor and Francis Inc.
Pages	83-96
Number of pages	14
ISBN (Electronic)	9781317661955
ISBN (Print)	9781138786288
State	Published - 22 Mar 2016
Externally published	Yes

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2015 International Water Resources Association. All rights reserved.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 15 Life on Land

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Social Sciences

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