what is soil degaradation. what are the major steps to prevent soil degradation
Soil degradation is the decline in soil quality caused by its improper use, usually for agricultural, pastural, industrial or urban purposes. Soil degradation is a serious global environmental problem and may be exacerbated by climate change. It encompasses physical, chemical and biological deterioration.
Method 2 Preventing Farmland Erosion
- Keep soil covered year-round. ...
- Plant trees to prevent landslides. ...
- Reduce tillage. ...
- Protect weak crops with strip cropping. ...
- Practice wet season spelling. ...
- Control downhill runoff with flumes. ...
- Turn a hillside into terraces.