Question

elaborate the main cause of land degradation how can it be controlled

Answer 1

Causes of Land Degradation: (a) Deforestation: ... It results into reduced growth of vegetation, reduced diversity of plant species, excessive growth of unwanted plant species, soil erosion, anddegradation of land due tocattle movement.

Answer 2

The extent of deforestation considered as a type of degradation has been summarized in Chapter 5, Section Deforestation andforest degradation. It is the leading causeof water erosion in steeply sloping humid environments. It is also a contributory cause of wind erosion, soil fertility decline and salinization.