Data:
| Name | Description | Source |
| DEM | 25mx 25m Resolution, Metro Vancouver | Natural Resources Canada |
| Soil Map – polygon | Soil Survey map of Metro Vancouver | Soil finder by Government of British Columbia |
| Cypress Park Map | Trail map of Cypress. Pdf format | Park BC |
| Rainfall data | 30 min intensity and annual rainfall for north shore | Metro Vancouver |
Literature:
Chen, T., Niu, R. Q., Li, P. X., Zhang, L. P., & Du, B. (2011). Regional soil erosion risk mapping using RUSLE, GIS, and remote sensing: a case study in Miyun Watershed, North China. Environmental Earth Sciences, 63(3), 533-541.
Pelton. J., Frazier. E., Pickilingis. E. (2015). LS Factor & RUSLE Equation. In www.GIS4Geomorphology.com. Retrieved Nov 16, 2017, from http://gis4geomorphology.com/ls-factor-in-rusle/
Tomczyk, A. M. (2011). A GIS assessment and modelling of environmental sensitivity of recreational trails: The case of Gorce National Park, Poland. Applied geography, 31(1), 339-351.
Wischmeier, W. H., & Smith, D. D. (1978). Predicting rainfall erosion losses-a guide to conservation planning.