Land degradation is any change in the land that reduces its existing or potential productivity. It occurs whenever the natural balances in the landscape are changed by human activity, through misuse or overuse. It can also be the result of using land and other resources beyond their capability. Unfortunately, Australia is greatly under threat by land degradation, which is sadly putting holes in our beautiful environment as well as our pockets. These holes are quite …
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…the responsibility of the whole community, urban and rural, and the success of the landcare movement in Australia is crucial if "Land Water and Life" is to be sustained for the benefit of future generations. BIBLIOGRAPHY: http://www.mdbc.gov.au/education/encyclopedia/land_degradation.htm http://www.newcrops.uq.edu.au/acotanc/papers/scarsbri.htm http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/94713ad445ff1425ca25682000192af2/faeb6096cda4d9adca256bdc001223ff!OpenDocument