Beipo is an important area of Baoji city.With the rapid urbanization,its ecological functions become more and more important.However,it is one of the factors which have restricted urban development due to severe ecological problem in this area.Based on practical investigation and research,soil erosion,mainly gravitational erosion and water erosion,was identified as the main ecological problem.The causes of gravitational erosion and water erosion and suggested countermeasures are also discussed.