GIS-based land suitability assessment for check dam site location, using topography and drainage information: a case study from Morocco

Check dams are used as effective structures for harvesting surface water and controlling soil erosion, runoff and flooding at a watershed scale. However, a great challenge remains in identifying the best suitable sites for the location of check dams. This study aimed to develop a GIS-based map helpf...

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