The evolution of large gullies in association with long-term rainfall in the Tsitsa River Catchment, Eastern Cape, South Africa

• Published in: International Soil and Water Conservation Research Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 290 - 300
• Main Authors: Anderson, Ryan Leigh, le Roux, Jay, Rowntree, Kate
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2025; KeAi Communications Co., Ltd
• Subjects: evolution; Gully headcut retreat; land degradation; landscapes; Large gully evolution; livestock; Long-term rainfall; rain; rivers; Side branches; soil; South Africa; topography; Two phases; vegetation cover; water conservation; watersheds; South Africa; Large gully evolution; Gully headcut retreat; Side branches; Two phases; Long-term rainfall

Large gullies exist as permanent features in the landscape that impact the surrounding environment and communities. The effect of rainfall on long-term gully evolution is still understudied, especially for large gully systems. The extent of the growth of the gullies of four large gullies in the East...