Man-made desertification accelerates destruction of vulnerable karst ecosystems.
Karst rocky desertification is a type of land degradation caused by human activities, not just natural vulnerability. The severity and origin of the desertification, as well as geological factors, like rock type and topography, play a significant role in the process. To properly assess the value of rocky desertification land, factors such as land use, vegetation, rock, soil, and topography should be considered.