Erosion and sedimentation problems in Serbia

Erosion processes and sediment yield over Serbian territory are reviewed, a s well as the distribution of sediment load in the hydrological network in Serbia. The overview of erosion problems consists of an analysis of the mai n erosion factors over the Serbian territory, a review of field investigati ons of soil loss and a description of the erosion control measures implemen ted in the region. The review of sedimentation problems includes a presenta tion of the sediment budget of the hydrographic network of Serbia, an analy sis of bed load transport in the main Serbian rivers and consideration of i ssues related to the reservoir siltation.