Annex 2: Data availability in study sites
Introduction
In the first project year of DESIRE, a questionnaire was distributed in which all study site partners were asked to indicate which information was already available. This questionnaire was a list of all pre-existing information that would be needed to execute the work of DESIRE in an optimal way. It listed which information was needed for which WB, and gave information about why certain information was needed. In cases were the same data were needed for several WBs, these data were only listed for the first WB for which they were necessary, to avoid repetition in the questionnaire. The tables on the following pages are a summary of those questionnaires.
The tables list the data needed for the different WBs, and also give information on the scale at which data are available, using the following scale levels: 1: questionnaire scale (and plot scale) ( a few kmē, 2: sub-catchment ( up to about 200 kmē, 3: whole study area, 4: larger than study area (region)
In addition to the information given in this appendix, the complete questionnaires also contain information on the formats in which the data are available, and on data sources.
Summary
The tables on the following pages indicate that although there are differences between sites, a significant amount of data was already available at the start of the DESIRE project. Table 1 gives a summary of the main data that were lacking at the start of the project for the different study sites of DESIRE according to the data questionnaire.
In case of missing data, the WB leaders have instructed Study Sites whether or not it is necessary to collect the missing data. Missing data are not equally serious for all types of data. For example, DEMs are lacking for several sites, but this might a) not be so serious, especially for sites in which the main problem is not water erosion. b) not a problem anyway as 90 m DEMs are freely available for all study sites of DESIRE. There are also cases in which the work for DESIRE can still be done, even if some data are missing. For example, PESERA can be run with the data listed in the tables, but can also be run using less detailed data. On the basis of this data availability, WB5 indicated that sufficient data is available to run PESERA for all sites. In other cases, missing data will have to be collected before project tasks can be executed. As the tables were completed in the first year of DESIRE, and as a lot of work has been done since, most of the missing data are now available.
Table 1. Data that were lacking for the different Study Sites at the start of DESIRE
| Study Site | Data lacking | Remarks |
| Guadalentin, Spain | No major data missing. | |
| Macao/Gois, Portugal | Base map, land use map, soil map, evapotranspiration data | |
| Rendina, Italy | Information on degradation past 10 years, Evapotranspiration data | |
| Crete, Greece | Information on degradation past 10 years | |
| Nestos, Greece | Soil map, Land use map | |
| Konya, Turkey | Runoff data, meteo data on site, soil data | Runoff not a problem as main process is wind erosion |
| Eskisehir, Turkey | Runoff data, soil data, meteodata on site | |
| Mamora, Morocco | No data missing | |
| Zeuss, Tunisia | Evapotranspiration data, soil moisture data | These data are partly available |
| Djanybek, Russia | Land use map (being made), information on conservation past 10 years, rainfall data, evapotranspiration data, runoff data | |
| Novij, Russia | Land use map (being made), information on conservation past 10 years, rainfall data, evapotranspiration data, runoff data | |
| Yan River basin, China | Evapotranspiration data | |
| Boteti, Botswana | Administrative map, DEM, rainfall data, evapotranspiration data, biomass data for grazing | |
| Cointzio, Mexico | No data missing | |
| Secano, Chile | No data missing | |
| Santiago, Cape Verde | Land use map, Base map, DEM, available water in the soil, ground cover, rooting depth, bulk density | Data is being collected |
Part 1: Study sites 1 - 4
| 1. Guadalentin, Spain | 2a & 2b. Macao & Gois, Pt | 3 Rendina, Italy | 4. Crete, Greece | ||
| Data | Scale level | ||||
| WB1 | |||||
| WP1.2 | |||||
| Base map: land use map, combined with administrative map | 3, 4 |
3: Yes 4: Yes |
No | Yes | Yes |
| Land use map | 3, 4 | See above | No | Yes | Yes |
| Administrative map | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Info land use over past 10 years | 1,2,3, 4 | Yes for all scales. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Info degradation over past 10 years | 1,2,3 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Info conservation over past 10 years | 1,2,3 | Yes. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WP1.3 | |||||
| Info drivers degradation field level | 1 | Yes partly available | No | Yes | Not yet |
| Info drivers degradation local level | 1 | Yes, partly available | No | See above | Not yet |
| Info drivers degradation policy level | 2,3 | Yes partly available | No | See above | Not yet |
| WP1.4 | |||||
| List of local stakeholders | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stakeholder information needs | 1,2,3 | No | Yes | ||
| Set of sustainability goals | 3 | Yes | No | In preparation | Yes |
| WB2 No pre-existing data required | |||||
| WB3 No pre-existing data required | |||||
| WB4 | |||||
| Spatial datasets | |||||
| 50-100m DEM | 1,2, 3, 4 | Yes (all scales) |
Yes |
yes |
Yes |
| Soil map | 1,2, 3, 4 | Yes (all scales) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Soil data | |||||
| Texture | 1, 3, 4 | Yes (3,4) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Porosity | 1, 3, 4 | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Available water | 1, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fertility | 1, 3, 4 | No | No | Only partly | No |
| Soil depth | 1, 2, 3, 4 | Yes (1, 2,3,4) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Part 1: Study sites 1 - 4 (continued)
| 1. Guadalentin, Spain | 2a & 2b. Macao & Gois, Pt | 3. Rendina, Italy | 4. Crete, Greece | ||
| Data | Scale level | ||||
| WB4 | |||||
| Temporal datasets | |||||
| Rainfall | |||||
| Intensity | 1, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not yet |
| Daily | 1,2, 3, 4 | Yes (1,2,3,4) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly | 1,2, 3, 4 | Yes (1,2,3,4) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evapotranspiration | |||||
| Hourly | 1 | Yes | No | No | No |
| Daily | 1,2 | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Runoff | |||||
| Event based | 1 | Probably yes | Yes | no | Yes |
| Daily totals | 1 | Probably yes | Yes | Yet to get | Not yet |
| Soil moisture | 1 | Yes | Yes | no | Yes |
| WB5 | |||||
| Climate | |||||
| Mean Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) | 3,4 | Yes | No/Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mean temperature | 3,4 | Yes | No/Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Land use | |||||
|
Crop data (if arable): Dominant crops and planting dates |
3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Typical ground cover (if permanent) | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rootdepth | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aerial photos/satellite imagery of recent changes in land-use | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Partly |
Yes Copy-righted |
| Management practice (maps) | 3,4 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Soil | |||||
| Organic matter content | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Bulk density | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | No | |
| WB6 (no pre-existing data required) |
Part 2: Study sites 5-8
| 5. Nestos, Greece | 6. Konya, Turkey | 7. Eskisehir, Turkey | 8. Mamora, Morocco | ||
| Data | Scale level | ||||
| WB1 | |||||
| WP1.2 | |||||
| Base map: land use map, combined with administrative map | 3, 4 | Yes | Yes, both scale | Yes, both scale | Yes for level 3 |
| Land use map | 3, 4 | Yes | Yes, both scale | Yes, both scale | Yes for level 3 |
| Administrative map | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes 3 levels |
| Info land use over past 10 years | 1,2,3, 4 | Yes | Yes for scales 3 and lesser, NO for larger area | Yes for scales 3 and lesser, NO for larger area | Yes |
| Info degradation over past 10 years | 1,2,3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Info conservation over past 10 years | 1,2,3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WP1.3 | |||||
| Info drivers degradation field level | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Info drivers degradation local level | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Info drivers degradation policy level | 2,3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WP1.4 | |||||
| List of local stakeholders | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | A first list is ready |
| Stakeholder information needs | 1,2,3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Set of sustainability goals | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| WB2 No pre-existing data required | |||||
| WB3 No pre-existing data required | |||||
| WB4 | |||||
| Spatial datasets | |||||
| 50-100m DEM | 1,2, 3, 4 | No | Level 1 and 2 | ||
| Soil map | 1,2, 3, 4 | No | All scales at 1/25.000 | All scales 1/25.000 | Level 1 and 2 |
| Soil data | |||||
| Texture | 1, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Level 1 and 2 |
| Porosity | 1, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not yet |
| Available water | 1, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not yet |
| Fertility | 1, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not yet |
| Soil depth | 1, 2, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Level 1 and 2 |
Part 2: Study sites 5-8 (continued)
| 5. Nestos, Greece | 6. Konya, Turkey | 7. Eskisehir, Turkey | 8. Mamora, Morocco | ||
| Data | Scale level | ||||
| WB4 | |||||
| Temporal datasets | |||||
| Rainfall | |||||
| Intensity | 1, 3, 4 | No | No | No | Level 2 |
| Daily | 1,2, 3, 4 | No | No | No | |
| Monthly | 1,2, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Evapotranspiration | |||||
| Hourly | 1 | Yes | No | No | |
| Daily | 1,2 | Yes | No | No | |
| Runoff | |||||
| Event based | 1 | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Daily totals | 1 | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Soil moisture | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes by rain simulation |
| WB5 | |||||
| Climate | |||||
| Mean Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | yes |
| Mean temperature | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | yes |
| Land use | |||||
|
Crop data (if arable): Dominant crops and planting dates |
3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | yes |
| Typical ground cover (if permanent) | 3,4 | ? | Yes | Yes | yes |
| Rootdepth | 3,4 | Yes | No | No | |
| Aerial photos/satellite imagery of recent changes in land-use | 3,4 | No | Yes | Yes | no |
| Management practice (maps) | 3,4 | No | No | No | Not yet available |
| Soil | |||||
| Organic matter content | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk density | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WB6 No pre-existing data required |
Part 3: Study sites 9-12
| 9. Zeuss, Tunisia | 10. Djanybek, Russia | 11. Novij, Russia | 12. Yan River Basin, China | ||
| Data | Scale level | ||||
| WB1 | |||||
| WP1.2 | |||||
| Base map: land use map, combined with administrative map | 3, 4 | Yes | No | No | 3, yes. |
| Land use map | 3, 4 | Yes | No | No | 3, yes |
| Administrative map | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Info land use over past 10 years | 1,2,3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Info degradation over past 10 years | 1,2,3 | To be updated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Info conservation over past 10 years | 1,2,3 | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| WP1.3 | |||||
| Info drivers degradation field level | 1 | In progress | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Info drivers degradation local level | 1 | In progress | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Info drivers degradation policy level | 2,3 | In progress | No | No | Yes |
| WP1.4 | |||||
| List of local stakeholders | 1 | In progress | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stakeholder information needs | 1,2,3 | In progress | No | Yes | Yes |
| Set of sustainability goals | 3 | In progress | No | No | Yes |
| WB2 No pre-existing data required | |||||
| WB3 No pre-existing data required | |||||
| WB4 | |||||
| Spatial datasets | |||||
| 50-100m DEM | 1,2, 3, 4 | Yes | No | No | 1,2, 3, yes |
| Soil map | 1,2, 3, 4 | Yes | No | No | 1,2, 3, yes |
| Soil data | |||||
| Texture | 1, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1,3, yes |
| Porosity | 1, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | 1,3, yes | |
| Available water | 1, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1,3, yes |
| Fertility | 1, 3, 4 | Not yet | Yes | Yes | 1,3, yes |
| Soil depth | 1, 2, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Part 3: Study sites 9-12 (continued)
| 9. Zeuss, Tunisia | 10. Djanybek, Russia | 11. Novij, Russia | 12. Yan River Basin, China | ||
| Data | Scale level | ||||
| WB4 | |||||
| Temporal datasets | |||||
| Rainfall | |||||
| Intensity | 1, 3, 4 | Not yet | No | No | Yes |
| Daily | 1,2, 3, 4 | Yes | No | No | No |
| Monthly | 1,2, 3, 4 | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Evapotranspiration | |||||
| Hourly | 1 | Not yet | No | No | No |
| Daily | 1,2 | Not yet | No | No | No |
| Runoff | |||||
| Event based | 1 | Not yet | No | No | No |
| Daily totals | 1 | Yes (Partially) | No | No | No |
| Soil moisture | 1 | Not yet | No | No | Yes |
| WB5 | |||||
| Climate | |||||
| Mean Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3, yes |
| Mean temperature | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3, yes |
| Land use | |||||
|
Crop data (if arable): Dominant crops and planting dates |
3,4 | In progress | Yes | Yes | 3, yes |
| Typical ground cover (if permanent) | 3,4 | In progress | Yes | Yes | 3, yes |
| Rootdepth | 3,4 | In progress | Yes | Yes | 3, yes |
| Aerial photos/satellite imagery of recent changes in land-use | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3, yes |
| Management practice (maps) | 3,4 | Yes | No | No | 3, yes |
| Soil | |||||
| Organic matter content | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3, yes |
| Bulk density | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3, yes |
| WB6 No pre-existing data required |
Part 4: Study sites 13-18
| 13. Boteti, Botswana | 14. Cointzio, Mexico | 17. Secano Interior, Chile | 18. Ribeira Seca, Cape Verde | ||
| Data | Scale level | ||||
| WB1 | |||||
| WP1.2 | |||||
| Base map: land use map, combined with administrative map | 3, 4 | Yes | Nearly | Yes | No |
| Land use map | 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Administrative map | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Info land use over past 10 years | 1,2,3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (4) |
| Info degradation over past 10 years | 1,2,3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (4) |
| Info conservation over past 10 years | 1,2,3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WP1.3 | |||||
| Info drivers degradation field level | 1 | Yes | Nearly | Yes | Yes |
| Info drivers degradation local level | 1 | Yes | Nearly | Nearly | Yes |
| Info drivers degradation policy level | 2,3 | Yes | Nearly | Yes | Yes |
| WP1.4 | |||||
| List of local stakeholders | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stakeholder information needs | 1,2,3 | Not yet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Set of sustainability goals | 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WB2 No pre-existing data required | |||||
| WB3 No pre-existing data required | |||||
| WB4 | |||||
| Spatial datasets | |||||
| 50-100m DEM | 1,2, 3, 4 | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Soil map | 1,2, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (4) |
| Soil data | |||||
| Texture | 1, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (1.2.3) |
| Porosity | 1, 3, 4 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes (1.3) |
| Available water | 1, 3, 4 | No | Not all | Not yet | No |
| Fertility | 1, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (1.3) |
| Soil depth | 1, 2, 3, 4 | Yes (general) | Yes | Yes | Yes (4) |
Part 4: Study sites 13-18 (continued)
| 13. Boteti, Botswana | 14. Cointzio, Mexico | 17. Secano Interior, Chile | 18. Ribeira Seca, Cape Verde | ||
| Data | Scale level | ||||
| WB4 | |||||
| Temporal datasets | |||||
| Rainfall | |||||
| Intensity | 1, 3, 4 | Not sure |
Yes (second) |
No |
Yes (sub catchment) |
| Daily | 1,2, 3, 4 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Monthly | 1,2, 3, 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evapotranspiration | |||||
| Hourly | 1 | No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Daily | 1,2 | Unlikely | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Runoff | |||||
| Event based | 1 | Unlikely | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Daily totals | 1 | Unlikely | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Soil moisture | 1 | Unlikely | Yes | ||
| WB5 | |||||
| Climate | |||||
| Mean Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) | 3,4 | Not sure | Yes | Yes | YES |
| Mean temperature | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | YES |
| Land use | |||||
|
Crop data (if arable): Dominant crops and planting dates |
3,4 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Typical ground cover (if permanent) | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Rootdepth | 3,4 | Not sure | Yes | Yes | No |
| Aerial photos/satellite imagery of recent changes in land-use | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Management practice (maps) | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (3) |
| Soil | |||||
| Organic matter content | 3,4 | Likely | Yes | Yes | Yes (3.4) |
| Bulk density | 3,4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| WB6 No pre-existing data required |
