Based on the remote sensing information on the soil and water loss and the data of land resource in 1980s and 1990s

the soil and water loss in Miyi County is showing in a worsened situation

the area and the strength of soil and water loss are increasing

cultivating on the steep slope land

cutting down the forest

destroying the plant cover and discarding soil in the process of development and construction are the major factors increasing the soil and water loss. On the countermeasures to control soil and water loss

the execution of the law on the control of soil and water loss should be strengthened

the law on the control of soil and water loss should be consummated

the control of soil and water loss should be carrying out the integrated conservation of the small basin as the kernel

reasonably using and protecting the steep slope land and enhancing the efficiency of protecting the natural forest through strengthening the construction of rural energy resources.