Discuss land degradation and suggest some steps to control it.
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EXPLANATION :
Land degradation is any kind of alternation in the overall condition of the soil which decreases its actual productive capabilities. It is primarily caused by a number of human-induced operations acting against the land, which includes quarrying, overpopulation, intense farming, land clearing and rural to urban migration.
Five Measures to control land degradation are:
Afforestation.
Proper management of grazing to control over grazing.
Planting of shelter belts of plants.
Stabilization of sand dunes by growing thorny bushes.
Control of mining activities.
Proper discharge and disposal of industrial effluents and wastes after treatment.
Gardening. Planting vegetation and grass can stop heavy rains from damaging our land and it protects the topsoil from being washed away.
Reforestation. ...
Conservation Tillage. ...
Constructing Wind Breakers. ...
Using Fertilizers.