Two reasons for land degradation today are:
- Deforestation: The clearing of forests for agriculture, urban development, and logging leads to soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and disruption of ecosystems, resulting in land degradation.
- Unsustainable agricultural practices: These include overgrazing by livestock, excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, poor irrigation management, and deep plowing. Such practices deplete soil nutrients, increase soil erosion, and degrade soil health.
These reasons highlight the human impact on land degradation through activities that disturb natural vegetation and soil stability.
