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Human mismanagement threatens to turn developed countries into deserts.

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South African Journal of Science
Desertification in developed countries: in search of the silver bullet
S.J. Dean, Hoffman, Kerley, G.I.H. Milton

Paper Summary

Desertification, or dryland degradation, happens in dry regions due to human mismanagement and natural stresses. The causes in South Africa's semi-arid lands are from the past and should not continue into the future.

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