What is Desertification

Desertification

The forest soil is moist which supports the
growth of a wide variety of plants and useful
microorganisms. Without forest cover, the soil
becomes dry due to Sun's rays and the growth
of microorganisms is impacted. This affects the
fertility of soil. Loss of forest cover also leads
to soil erosion. The hard, rocky lower layers
which get exposed are less fertile and do not
support the growth of vegetation. Thus, due
to deforestation the fertile land gets converted
into barren deserts or wasteland. This gradual
conversion of fertile humid soil into a dry
wasteland is called desertification.








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