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The effects of land-use types and conversions on desertification in Mu Us Sandy Land of China

Auteurs :
HAO CHENGYUAN,
WU SHAOHONG,

Description :
Based on multi-temporal remotely sensed materials of both 1985 and 2000, the AA. analyzed the effects of land-use types and their conversions on desertification in Mu Us Sandy Land in the agro-pastoral transitional zone of north central China. In this study, the desertified land was classified into 5 degrees : potential, light, medium, severe and extreme. The results indicate that the extent of desertification expands slightly, while desertification degree is enhanced significantly. This research reveals that both improper land-use types and conversions could accelerate the desertification process.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Journal of geographical sciences. Acta geographica sinica, issn : 1009-637X, 2006, vol. 16, n°. 1, p. 57-68, nombre de pages : 12, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 36 ref.

Date :
2006

Editeur :
Pays édition : Chine

Langue :
Anglais
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