Summary
The location comprises a grazing land overgrazed. The field is located on a steep slope (slope gradient 23%), moderately deep soil (soil depth 45-60 cm) and prone to surface water runoff erosion. Rills of water erosion are observed in places where runoff water is concentrated. Water stress to the growing plants is also a major issue in the area especially in the south-facing slopes since the soil water storage capacity is relatively low. SWC tested in plots include controlled crazing for reducing soil erosion. The control plots are overgrazed. An automatic monitoring system for soil erosion, soil moisture content, and soil temperature has been installed in the experimental field. Meteorological variables are measured at the same field using an automatic station. The experimental station is remotely controlled from the laboratory of Soils in the Agricultural University of Athens.
