A new song and video from the New Mexico Outside Fat Tire Society hopes to educate riders about cryptobiotic soil and the ...
It is in semi-arid regions, where long periods of drought may be followed by torrential rains, that soil erosion becomes an active danger.
"Soil erosion causes reduced land productivity ... after decades of continuous and scientific governance, the once "desert" now adorns a green attire, showcasing lush mountains and clear waters ...
the general principles of desert restoration include: Prioritizing areas for restoration, using criteria such as the degree of degradation of the ecosystem (e.g., lost plant cover, soil erosion ...
Pollution kills microbial life in the soil; deforestation and development disturb soil structure making it vulnerable to erosion ... Spain is at risk of becoming desert. But perhaps the biggest ...
is the process of land turning into desert as the quality of the soil declines over time. The main causes of desertification include: ...
Such pulsing slowly turns stones in the arid desert to sand ... as deforestation and overgrazing can expedite erosion and strip the land of soils needed for food to grow.
Furthermore, post-fire erosion has triggered additional ... "In a region like Arequipa, located in a desert environment, understanding soil response under new fire regimes is essential for ...