11% of Kerala's total geographic area being desertified: Data
Around 11% of Kerala's total geographic area is experiencing desertification and degradation. Experts attribute this to unscientific land-use changes, such as converting forests into plantations. Natural hazards like landslides also contribute. Desertification leads to biodiversity loss, food insecurity, and human-wildlife conflicts. Restoring biodiversity requires scientific, interdisciplinary approaches, including afforestation and improved water management.
Around 11% of Kerala's total geographic area is experiencing desertification and degradation. Experts attribute this to unscientific land-use changes, such as converting forests into plantations. Natural hazards like landslides also contribute. Desertification leads to biodiversity loss, food insecurity, and human-wildlife conflicts. Restoring biodiversity requires scientific, interdisciplinary approaches, including afforestation and improved water management.
