The areas subjected to water
erosion are increasing; soils show ever-lower organic matter content
and the potential for contamination of soils is still growing. These degradation
processes can affect the soils in the Iberian Peninsula. Therefore,
it is essential to evaluate the emergence of such processes and to
take measures to reduce degradation; inhibit losses in fertility, carbon
and biodiversity; and slow the diminishment of the soil's capacity to retain
water.