landdisturbance
Landdisturbance refers to any human-caused alteration of the land surface that disrupts the natural cover, structure, or drainage of the soil. It commonly involves removal of vegetation, soil stripping, grading, excavation, drilling, mining, or other activities that expose, modify, or relocate the soil. Disturbance can be temporary (as in site preparation) or long-lasting (as in mining footprints or urban development).
Activities that typically cause land disturbance include construction sites, road and railway development, mining and quarrying,
Environmental and engineering impacts of land disturbance are diverse. They commonly increase soil erosion and sediment
Regulatory and planning frameworks frequently address land disturbance through permitting and management requirements. In many jurisdictions,
Assessment and reporting of land disturbance focus on the size of the disturbed area, the duration of