Coming into the new century

scientific researches on soil erosion and soil and water conservation meet new opportunities and challengers. Based on analyzing the social need

scientific need and particularities of scientific research on soil erosion and soil and water conservation in China

main existing problems for scientific researches on soil erosion and soil and water conservation in China are pointed out. And front scientific issues on soil erosion and soil and water conservation are identified

including soil erosion processes and mechanisms

soil erosion prediction models

preventing mechanisms for soil conservation measures and applicability

watershed ecology process and arrangement for soil and water conservation measures

regional soil erosion processes and behaviors as well change characteristics at macro scale

and environmental impact assessment of soil erosion and soil and water conservation

new technologies and methods for soil erosion research.