What is soil conservation what some …

Soil conservation is the prevention of soil loss from erosion or prevention of decreased fertility caused by acidification, over usage, salinization or other chemical soil contamination.

Reason behind soil degradation

• It is the natural process of wearing away of the topsoil, but human activities have accelerated the process.
• It is usually caused due to the removal of vegetation, or any activity that renders the ground dry.
• Farming, grazing, mining, construction and recreational activities are some of the causes of soil erosion.
• The effects of soil erosion are not just land degradation. It has led to a drastic increase in pollution and sedimentation in rivers that clogs the water bodies resulting in a decline in the population of aquatic organisms.
• Degraded lands lose the water holding capacity resulting in floods.