Dryland degradation in Central Sudan and conservation for survival

This paper summarizes the severe dryland degradation (desertification) that occurred in central Sudan in the 1970s and 1980s. Degradation was interpreted to be the result of a combination of low rainfall and excess exploitation. It was found that site recovery occurred over a period of several years...

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Published in:Ambio 1991-08, Vol.20 (5), p.192-195
Main Authors: Olsson, K, Rapp, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alluvial soils
Arid zones
CONSERVACION DE SUELOS
CONSERVATION DES SOLS
DESERTIFICACION
DESERTIFICATION
Deserts
DETERIORATION DU SOL
DETERIORO DEL SUELO
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Drought
Dryland Degradation and Conservation for Survival
Grasses
Land degradation
PAISES EN DESARROLLO
PAYS EN DEVELOPPEMENT
Rain
Shifting cultivation
SOIL CONSERVATION
SOIL DETERIORATION
SOUDAN
SUDAN
Vegetation
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Summary:This paper summarizes the severe dryland degradation (desertification) that occurred in central Sudan in the 1970s and 1980s. Degradation was interpreted to be the result of a combination of low rainfall and excess exploitation. It was found that site recovery occurred over a period of several years, apparently owing to a combination of somewhat increased rainfall and substantial reductions in exploitation.
ISSN:0044-7447
1654-7209