Wind Erosion in Anthropogenic Environments
Résumé
Human land uses and land management systems have created anthropogenic environments that influence rates of wind erosion and dust emission. This article begins by reviewing the sensitivity of aeolian processes to anthropogenic land use and management. It reviews the latest research addressing anthropogenic wind erosion, including impacts on agroecosystems, human health and built infrastructure. Conceptual frameworks underpinning assessments are critically evaluated relative to the state-of-the-science and support for wind erosion management. The article then explores how future research can connect anthropogenic wind erosion mitigation to broader land management and air quality objectives.