Wind, Salt And Water Are Leading Indicators Of Land Degradation In Abu Dhabi Desert Lands
Monday, May 11, 2009 - 19:21
in Earth & Climate
The desert lands of Abu Dhabi are subjected to various land degradation stresses, including wind erosion, salinization, waterlogging, landfilling and overgrazing. Sustaining these lands has become an urgent matter, a recent article in Soil Survey Horizons suggests better conservation strategies and management options.
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