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BLM-YA-PT-81-034-7317

In order for the BLM to determine whether extent of accelerated erosion on the public lands under its jurisdiction is excessive or within tolerated levels, it is necessary to make an inventory of the degree of erosion that has taken place. A prerequisite of the inventory system is a system for defining and classifying different degrees of accelerated erosion. The purposes of this technical note are to: (1) present the erosion condition classification system and (2) to give guidance for the inventory procedure.