This book focuses on drylands such as arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid
areas where they form the main part of ecosystems, e.g., in Iran, but
also around the world. Mismanagement and improper exploitation of these
areas lead to more degradation day by day.
Besides an introduction to the role and importance of vegetation cover
in conserving soil against wind and water erosion, this book gives a
scope of appropriate techniques and methods for vegetation establishment
and maintenance, indicators for suitable plants selection for soil
conservation, and soil erosion prevention and combat. It provides
methods of soil erosion prevention and combating through the application
of plants, using bioengineering systems for soil erosion control and the
role of agroforestry in soil erosion prevention.
This book can be helpful to those with an interest in countries with
similar climates to Iran. In particular, this includes Dubai, Kuwait,
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.