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PERCENT OF CROPLAND ON STEEP SLOPES
Description:
Clearing land for agriculture tends to increase soil erosion. The amount of erosion is related to the steepness of the slope, farming methods used and soil type. High amounts of cropland on steep slopes can increase the amount of soil erosion leading to increased sediment in surface water. Crop land cover on steep slopes (CROPSL) is the percent of cropland on slopes greater than or equal to 9%.
Record Details:
Record Type:SPATIAL
Product Published Date:11/01/2005
Record Last Revised:01/25/2006
Record ID:
142664