Crop diversification is one strategy that smallholder farmers may employ to reduce their
vulnerability in the face of global environmental change. Diversification not only expands the …

The Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) was used to predict soil erosion hazard in the
Upper Ewaso Ng'iro North basin of Kenya using data from erosion plots and reconnaissance …

Written by leading international authors, this book presents a comprehensive review of
forests in mountain regions, and their sustainable development. Based on a report prepared …

Water resources are becoming increasingly scarce in the Mt. Kenya region. Land use and
climate change may pose additional challenges to water management in the future. In order …

The greatest challenge for agroforestry in dryland areas is to identify species combinations
and management systems which optimize the capture of scarce available water supplies …

Agriculturally productive watersheds in Kenya are experiencing important land
transformations with consequences on environmental resources. Previous work identified …

Smallholder farmers in Laikipia district of Kenya, like their counterparts in water scarce semi-
arid environments, are facing the challenge of improving agricultural productivity and …

Land and water management in semi-arid regions requires detailed information on
precipitation distribution, including extremes, and changes therein. Such information is often …

The use of empirical models for predicting erosion hazard in Africa is widespread. One of the
most commonly used models is the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE). This paper …

Mountains play a crucial role in the supply of freshwater to humankind, in highland and
lowland areas alike. Increasing demand urgently requires careful management of mountain …