WebMar 4, 2024 · Digging bunds in arid ground to capture rain fall is one of the options to combat desertification in many African countries. It is one of the interventions initiated by foundation Justdiggit to start regreening. WebNov 1, 2006 · No negative effects reducing stone-bund sustainability were found in this study. Soil erosion on the other hand, poses a major threat to agricultural productivity. …

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WebSep 29, 2024 · New FAO report highlights urgent need to restore Africa’s degraded landscape. Up to 65 per cent of productive land is degraded, while desertification affects 45 per cent of Africa’s land area. The first-ever stocktake of Africa’s forests and landscapes, which was released on Wednesday finds slow progress in repairing Africa’s … WebDesertification can be checked by artificial bunds or covering the area with proper type of vegetation. ADVERTISEMENTS: 4. Shifting of sand can be controlled by mulching (use of artificial protective covering.) 5. Salinity of the soil can be checked by improved drainage. Saline soil can be recovered by leaching with more water, particularly ... jマート 八重洲

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