In the environment and forest, models and maps are often used to work out soil moisture based on factors such as slope, shape of the terrain or the pathways that water takes through the landscape.

If the slope angle gets too steep, however, the materials will start to slide down the slope. This critical slope angle, also called the angle of repose, is different for different materials.

Research shows slope direction affects tree cover – this can shape conservation efforts Tree cover and canopy height were the highest in northwest-facing slopes and the lowest in southeast ...

Western Slope producers partner with state to boost soil health as water scarcity challenges deepen The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s soil health program was created in 2021 by the state ...