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Desertification

What is Desertification? Desertification is the degradation of land in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas. It is caused by human activities and Climate Change. Desertification can lead to a loss of BiodiversityBiodiversity, a decline in agricultural productivity, and an increase in poverty. Causes of Desertification Overgrazing Deforestation Irrigation Climate change Effects of Desertification Loss … Read more

Problems Of Soil Erosion And Degradation In Maharashtra

 Problems of Soil erosion and degradation in Maharashtra Konkan Region This region is located between 1;044′ and 20°20′ N lat. and 700 10′ and 730 50′ E long. with a longitudinal distance of 500 krns and a width of 15-20 kms. It comprises of four districts, namely Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane and Raigad. The … Read more

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