Question

what are causes of land degradation and conservation measure

Answer 1

Deforestation, excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, overgrazing,salination, waterlogging, soil erosion and wasteland are causes of land degradation.

Afforestation,proper management of grazing, planting of shelter belts, stabilisation of sand dunes, management of wasteland,control on mining and proper discharge of industrial effluents are the conservation measures.

Answer 2

Causes of land degradation and conservation measure

Explanation:-

Land degradation is defined as the reduction or loss of biological or economic productivity and complexity of rainfed cropland, irrigated cropland, or range, pasture, forest, or woodland as a result of natural processes, land use, or other human activities. Land degradation is caused by the activities of human hands which loses all the fertility and quality of the soil. It is very dangerous for nature which causes further disasters.

Causes:-Listed below are some of the causes of land degradation:

• Soil pollution
• Soil erosion
• Grazing
• Extraction of minerals in repeated phases
• Dry
• Control measures

Some of the control measures of land degradation are listed below:

• Afforestation & adequate surveillance of grazing land.
• Control over mining activities.
• Shelter boxes are set up for plants