Soil Never forget that soil is naturally variable. There will be good bits and problem patches, but try not to be too picky. As with all the sections to follow, assess the soil in light of the current or intended use. Erosion Soil losses caused by the actions of wind, water or traffic can be significant, but luckily it is most usually confined to localised sites. Nevertheless, an accurate assessment is important in determining the most appropriate corrective action.
Assessment requires information on features like slope, soil type and ground cover.
You will also need to get some idea of how much soil is eroding. Currently Proposed a . Eroded area 2ha c . That is, if erosion occurs it will be caused by some other factor. Compaction and crusting are two different processes, but are often confused - leading some to over emphasise compaction problems.