Erosion Control
Vegetation Management

Summary

Jan. 1, 2002

GHGs (CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O) have increased steadily during the past century.Soil organic matter (SOM) contains a large reservoir of sources for GHGs.Human-enhanced erosion through cultivation and land clearing is ubiquitous and increasing.Erosion accelerates SOM decomposition.SOM decomposition releases CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O.Accelerated erosion is a source of GHGs by enhancing SOM decomposition.