Erosion is one of the most catastrophic processes which is initiated due mainly through the wrong policies of man itself. It robs the fertile soil horizons which otherwise take innumerable years to be built. History shows that it was also the cause of loss of human life on a very large scale. In Pakistan, erosion is taking its toll especially in the areas around devastated forests. In this review paper, types of erosion have been described with emphasis on the factors affecting rate of erosion and methods of control.