<![CDATA[ABSTRACTS Abstracts Landslides in the Giritengah Watershed are influenced by geological conditions, rainfall, geomorphology, soil types, and inappropriate land use practices. This study analyzes landslide vulnerability, assesses land use impact on this vulnerability, and designs soil and water conservation structures for the area. Using GIS analysis and overlay scoring of thematic maps, the study evaluates rainfall, slope steepness, geology, and land use to determine landslide vulnerability. Overlay analysis of land use and landslide vulnerability maps assesses how land use types influence landslide risk. The findings reveal that high landslide vulnerability characterizes 44.02% of the watershed, spanning 158.69 hectares, while very low vulnerability covers only 0.12% (0.79 hectares). Land use changes significantly impact landslide vulnerability, particularly slope stability and surface runoff rates. GIS is used to determine suitable soil and water conservation techniques (SWCT), considering land use parameters, land function, land criticality levels, groundwater recharge criticality, and landslide vulnerability. In high-susceptibility areas, both vegetative and civil engineering approaches are employed. Vegetative measures include environmental greening in village settlements (38.51 hectares), intensive community forests (0.13 hectares), and mixed garden agroforestry (218.48 hectares). In protected areas, similar activities cover 18.6 hectares, 12.92 hectares, and 30.10 hectares, respectively. Civil engineering SWCT in protected areas involve constructing 3 Dam Retainers and 2 Gully Plugs, while in cultivation areas, 15 Gully Plugs are constructed. KEYWORDS: Watershed Area, Landslide, Land Use, Soil and Water Conservation Techniques.]]>
