About the Book: Management of Degraded Lands and Soil Health
Land degradation is a concept in which the value of bio-physical environment is
adversely affected. Land is the basic natural resource that provides habitat and
sustenance for living organisms, as well as being a major focus of economic
activities. Degradation of land refers to loss of its potential production
capability as a result of degradation of soil quality and also its loss for
effective use. The functional capabilities of soil deteriorate from activities
related to agriculture, forestry, and industry. On the other hand, urban
sprawling and infrastructure development cause loss of available land. Natural
events such as cyclones