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Erosion

Types of erosion

Understanding different types of erosion, by water or wind, can help us protect our soils.

Impacts of erosion

Soil erosion is a widespread problem in Queensland and can cause significant impacts to the environment and infrastructure.

Preventing and managing erosion

We can avoid erosion by using land according to its capability, protecting the surface cover and controlling runoff.

Soil conservation guidelines

The third edition of the Soil Conservation Guidelines for Queensland was released in 2015.