OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is usually caused due to the removal of vegetation, or any activity that renders the ground dry. Farming, grazing, mining, construction and recreational activities are some of the causes of soil erosion. The effects of soil erosion are not just land degradation.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Causes Erosion? Soil erosion occurs primarily when dirt is left exposed to strong winds, hard rains, and flowing water. In some cases, human activities, especially farming and land clearing, leave soil vulnerable to erosion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deforestation is the main cause. Trees and their roots provide an anchor for the soil as well as protection from the wind and rain. When forests are destroyed, the land is left exposed, vulnerable to being washed or swept away by the weather.

Detailed explanation-4: -Soil compaction, low organic matter, loss of soil structure, poor internal drainage, salinisation and soil acidity problems are other serious soil degradation conditions that can accelerate the soil erosion process. This fact sheet looks at the causes and effects of water, wind and tillage erosion on agricultural land.

Detailed explanation-5: -Soil erosion is a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water or wind detaches and removes soil particles, causing the soil to deteriorate. Soil deterioration and low water quality due to erosion and surface runoff have become severe problems worldwide.