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Degradation of fragile ecosystems

Nature

In developing countries population pressure expands against a limited land resource base and pushes cultivation out onto more fragile resources, thereby rapidly destroying forests, grasslands and rainfed uplands. Increased production on fragile lands increases soil erosion, causes flooding and deforestation and reduces agricultural production.

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Fragility
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Degradation
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Reference

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #14: Life Below WaterSustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Subject
Content quality
Presentable
 Presentable
Language
English
Last update
Oct 4, 2020