What are causes of land degradation ? what steps can be taken to conserve land .
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5 possible solutions to soil degradation
Curb industrial farming.
1. Tilling, multiple harvests and agrochemicals have boosted yields at the expense of sustainability. ...
2.Bring back the trees. Without plant and tree cover, erosion happens much more easily. ...
3.Stop or limit ploughing. ...
4.Replace goodness. ...
5.Leave land alone.
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The major causes of land degradation include, land clearance poor farming practices, overgrazing, inappropriate irrigation, urban sprawl, and commercial development, land pollution including industrial waste and quarrying of stone, sand and minerals.
steps that can be taken to conserve land:
1. Afforestation.
2. Proper management of grazing and wastelands.
3. Control on unrestricted mining.
4. Proper treatment of industrial effluents.