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Global Land Outlook
… face of the increased demand for land-intensive crops and livestock. Land degradation contributes to climate change and … to climate change and other natural resource pressures. 3. Farming for multiple benefits: optimizing the most desirable … trees in a community- managed forest provide fodder for livestock; fruits and vegetables are collected by women; …
Law, Policy and Dryland Ecosystems in the People's Republic of China
… systems (such as crop production, nomadic and sedentary livestock raising, and provision of infrastructure). The … of country autonomous organizations and NGOs, the role of farming organs (farmers’ associations, economic-aid units) … land capacity conservation, forest management and good livestock husbandry. Thus, LD had become severe and …
Legal and institutional frameworks for sustainable soils: A preliminary report
… fodder and timber. • Overgrazing – overgrazing by livestock leads to loss of vegetation cover, but also causes soil compaction by livestock trampling. In turn, an effect of overgrazing is the … and more diversified (and more food secure) output from farming systems”. See Tenberg, A., and M. Stocking, 2001, …
Drafting legislation for sustainable soils: A guide
… timber extraction. ■ Overgrazing: overgrazing by livestock leads to loss of vegetation cover, but also causes soil compaction by livestock trampling. Overgrazing predisposes soil to water … for soil conservation; and adaptive capacities of farming systems and land users”. 140 Factors listed by Hurni …