The costs of soil erosion

摘要: The aim of this study was a survey the estimated costs soil erosion, an issue fundamental importance in view current worldwide discussions on sustainability. A list drawn up research papers erosion (on-site and offsite effects) their respective costs. estimates indicate amount resources spent process degradation, raising general awareness need for conservation. On-site affect production units directly, while off-site create burden borne by environment, economy society. In addition, estimating should be effective to alert agricultural producers, society government measures that can implemented bring under control. Among various between 1933 2010, highest figure 45.5 billion dollars year European Union. United States, 44 year. Brazil, state Parana value 242 million year, Sao Paulo, 212 These figures show, above all, conservation must if crop livestock farming are sustainable.