Desertification is a type of land degradation that occurs in dry-land ecosystems ... Deforestation is one of the leading causes to severe soil erosion. Soil that is damaged cannot retain any water, ...

is the process of land turning into desert as the quality of the soil declines over time. The main causes of desertification include: ...

A study of 82 sites in 21 counties by Iowa State University showed that in the 50 years from 1959, soil structure and levels of organic matter had degraded while acidity had increased. “Erosion ...

reduces soil fertility, and increases erosion, making the land more susceptible to desertification. Overgrazing: Excessive grazing by livestock strips the land of vegetation cover, leading to soil ...

is the process of land turning into desert as the quality of the soil declines over time. Many countries around the world suffer from the problems caused by desertification but it is the Sahel ...

Contribution to reduction of soil erosion, improvement of land productivity and local residents’ livelihoods Various SLM practices targeted to fight desertification have been implemented in many areas ...

Field and laboratory techniques of soil analysis. A survey of soils and their management. Focuses on the role of soils in the environment; their physical, chemical and biological properties; processes ...

Encourage the development of land that has not been used for either agriculture or construction while protecting the environment and preventing water loss, soil erosion, and desertification. Work with ...