Geomorphological evolution of abandoned fields. A case study in the central Pyrenees

  1. Ruiz-Flaño, P. 2
  2. García-Ruiz, J.M. 2
  3. Ortigosa, L. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de La Rioja
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    Universidad de La Rioja

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0553yr311

  2. 2 Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología
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    Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología

    Zaragoza, España

    ROR https://ror.org/039ssy097

Journal:
Catena

ISSN: 0341-8162

Year of publication: 1992

Volume: 19

Issue: 3

Pages: 301-308

Type: Article

SCOPUS: 2-s2.0-0027045809 WoS: WOS:A1992JA29300004 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

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Abstract

By means of geomorphological transects, the evolution undergone by cultivated land after abandonment has been studied. During the first years, diffuse overland flow processes predominate, while older fields seem more highly deteriorated (incisions, stone flows, stone pavement). The results confirm the important protection role of vegetable covering - particularly scrub - and the negative influence of soil uses. Grazing leads to periodic scrub burnings, increasing surface stoniness and concentrated overland flow. © 1992.