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  1. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    July, 2015
    Western Asia, Jordan

    Land degradation resulting from improper land use and management is a major cause of declined productivity
    in the arid environment. The objectives of this study were to examine the effects of a sequence of land use changes,
    soil conservation measures, and the time since their implementation on the degradation of selected soil properties.
    The climate for the selected 105 km2 watershed varies from semi-arid sub-tropical to Mediterranean sub-humid. Land

  2. Library Resource
    Conference Papers & Reports
    September, 2010
    Syrian Arab Republic, Western Asia

    The Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and other research, predict a significant future increase in the frequency and intensity of heavy rainfall events in many regions. This increase runoff and soil erosion, and reduce agricultural productivity, as well as increasing risks of flood damage to crops and infrastructure. Implementing adaptation measures and improved land management through erosion control and soil protection are among those that protect water and agriculture and limit their vulnerability.

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