Soil is the earth’s fragile skin that anchors all life on Earth. It is comprised of countless
species and microorganisms that create a dynamic and complex ecosystem and is among the
most precious resources to humans. But half of the topsoil on the planet has been lost in the
last 150 years. Many factors are echoing to portend soil erosion, the problem that has wide
range of effects that are surprising to us.
Soil erosion can be caused naturally by wind and water. But human activity is a true
cause of erosion and it has surpassed its natural counterpart. The quick population growth
increases higher demand to turn forest to farmland, field and pasture in order to produce
enough foods. The transition to agriculture from natural vegetation requires cutting down a lot
of trees. Furthermore, the repeated planting method, burning field, and chemical using
performed by farmers can lead to the losing of soil structure and soil nutrient degradation.
These are only some of the many other causes of soil erosion. The problem is common
worldwide and it can cost more than what we ever think about.
The effects of soil erosion go beyond the loss of fertile land. It has led to increased
pollution and sedimentation in streams and rivers, clogging these waterways and causing
declines in fish and other species. And degraded lands are also often less able to hold onto
water, which can worsen flooding. Sustainable land use can help to reduce the impacts of
agriculture and livestock, preventing soil degradation and erosion and the loss of valuable land
to desertification. The health of soil is a primary concern as our food supplies are rooted into it.
Change need to be implemented in order to make our agricultural activities become more soil
health friendly.
Soil is the earth’s fragile skin that anchors all life on Earth. It is comprised of countlessspecies and microorganisms that create a dynamic and complex ecosystem and is among themost precious resources to humans. But half of the topsoil on the planet has been lost in thelast 150 years. Many factors are echoing to portend soil erosion, the problem that has widerange of effects that are surprising to us.Soil erosion can be caused naturally by wind and water. But human activity is a truecause of erosion and it has surpassed its natural counterpart. The quick population growthincreases higher demand to turn forest to farmland, field and pasture in order to produceenough foods. The transition to agriculture from natural vegetation requires cutting down a lotof trees. Furthermore, the repeated planting method, burning field, and chemical usingperformed by farmers can lead to the losing of soil structure and soil nutrient degradation.These are only some of the many other causes of soil erosion. The problem is commonworldwide and it can cost more than what we ever think about.The effects of soil erosion go beyond the loss of fertile land. It has led to increasedpollution and sedimentation in streams and rivers, clogging these waterways and causingdeclines in fish and other species. And degraded lands are also often less able to hold ontowater, which can worsen flooding. Sustainable land use can help to reduce the impacts ofagriculture and livestock, preventing soil degradation and erosion and the loss of valuable land
to desertification. The health of soil is a primary concern as our food supplies are rooted into it.
Change need to be implemented in order to make our agricultural activities become more soil
health friendly.
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