DIGITAL ANALYSIS OF EROSION RISKS USING THE SLIVOVI MODEL IN SIX SUB-BASINS OF THE SHIRINDAREH RIVER BASIN – SUPPORTING THE REVITALIZATION OF RURAL AREAS IN THE MOUNTAINOUS REGION OF IRAN

This paper presents the application of the “River basins” model of Spalevic for digital analysis of erosion risks in six sub-basins of the Shirindareh River Basin in Iran. The research quantifies the intensity of erosion in order to support sustainable land and water management in rural mountainous areas. The results show significant differences: sediment production ranged from 13,235 m³/year (S1-1) to 53,821 m³/year (S1-2), while actual soil losses per km² varied from 194 to 364 m³/km²/year. Erosion coeficients (Z) ranged from 0.748 to 0.917, which places all basins in the second category of destruction with strong erosion processes, predominantly surface and gully erosion. The “Basins” model identifies critical zones and prioritizes protection measures. Such digital approaches are essential for the revitalization of rural areas and the mitigation of land degradation. Most importantly, detailed erosion vulnerability assessments are essential for decision-makers in planning effective land protection measures, integrated rural development and revitalization policies.

KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ: 

Digital erosion modeling, River Basin model, Shirindareh basin, revitalization, land degradation, sustainable land use

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