The role of tree planting in the control of desertification Department: Agricultural Technology By: captainonuh1414 Project ID: 6424 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractTree planting is simply the act of growing trees. This could be for economic, aesthetic, or environmental beautification and protection reasons. And desertification is a disaster that reduces the biodiversity of a given environment, leading to the creation of a desert-like condition. This research aimed to identify the causes, and effects of desertification and the species of trees planted in Kusada Local Government of Katsina state. Fifty questionnaires were randomly distributed across the study area. The causes were found to be deforestation, overgrazing, bush burning and drought. This consequently leads to a decrease in land productivity, high mortality in livestock population, and erosional activities among others. Neem was the main species of tree planted in the study area. It was recommended that more shelter belts of different tree species should widely be established in the region in order to control desertification. Also, avoiding bad agricultural practices and reports on any disaster to the concerned authority were recommended. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Agricultural Technology project topics and materials you might be interested in»The role of tree planting in the control of desertification»Effect of different rates of poultry manure on growth and yield of Okra»Survey on the strategy for ensuring food security of cereal crops»Groundnut oil marketing in Rimi local government area of Katsina state