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Although the focus of these interventions is on arid or semi-arid lands, it cannot be argued that most of these areas were once forested or naturally vegetated. Over centuries, trees have been cut and the hills converted to grazing lands of grass and scrub. Tree removal, cropping and overgrazing have resulted in severe soil erosion and watershed depletion. Where dams have been built, silting of reservoirs from poorly protected watersheds is occurring.
The overall objective of this theme is to curtail the process of wide-scale deforestation and watershed degradation through the development and promotion of economically viable and environmentally sound technologies for expanding tree cover and their incorporation into farming systems.
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Task Manager:
Dr. Pratap Narain |
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» Relevant meetings
- 14-18 March, 2000 New Delhi, India
- 10-13 November 1998 Bangkok, Thailand