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What are the causes of degradation? |
| Answer» Degradation The process by which a Stream\'s gradient becomes less steep, due to the Erosion of sediment from the Stream bed Generally follows a sharp reduction in the amount of sediment entering the Stream.Factors that have contributed to land degradation include:◆soil erosion.◆loss of soil fertility.◆soil structure change.◆salinisation.◆soil pollution.◆desertification.◆loss of vegetation cover.◆introduced herbivores such as rabbits and ◆goats.◆Method 1 Using Basic Erosion Prevention Techniques:●Plant grass and shrubs. ...●Add mulch or rocks. ...●Use mulch matting to hold vegetation on ●slopes. ...●Put down fiber logs. ...●Build retaining walls. ...●Improve drainage. ...●Reduce watering if possible. ...●Avoid soil compaction. | |