Land degredatuon

Question 1

Responses to land degradation?

Answer 1

-Argo forestry
-afforestation
-monitoring
-forest reserves

Question 2

Argo forestry

Answer 2

• Farmers grow trees and crops at the same time which reduces soil erosion as the canopy protects the topsoil
• The crops benefit from the nutrients from the dead organic matter decomposing
  -unfortunately trees take a long time to grow so the impacts will not be imminent
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Question 3

Afforestation

Answer 3

Prevents soil erosion as the tree roots bind the soil

Question 4

Monitoring

Answer 4

Use of satellite technology and photography
However this is very expensive and many developing countries cannot afford it

Question 5

Forest reserves

Answer 5

Areas are purchased by conservation groups to protect them from exploitation