Direct causes are immediate consequences of an action. Deforestation directly removes habitat, exposes soil, and releases carbon. Species invasion requires the arrival and establishment of a foreign species, which is distinct from the act of forest clearing, although cleared areas may be more vulnerable to invasion.
Planting a tree belt acts as a windbreak, reducing wind erosion which is critical in semi-arid areas, and can help conserve soil moisture. This is environment-friendly. 2. Practising crop rotation improves soil structure, fertility, and reduces the build-up of pests and diseases, reducing the need for chemical inputs. This is environment-friendly. 3. Carrying out a large scale irrigation system in semi- arid areas can lead to unsustainable water use, depletion of water sources, and soil salinization, making it generally not environment-friendly. 4. Using organic fertilizers improves soil health, water retention, and fertility without introducing synthetic chemicals, which is environment-friendly. 88. Deforestation is not a direct cause of:
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2020 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Deforestation, Desertification, and Land Degradation)
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