Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Weather inquiry - Causes of desertification in Badain Jaran desert

Causes of desertification in Badain Jaran desert

First, natural factors:

1, dry climate.

(mainly from the geographical location, topography, climate and other aspects)

2. Abnormal weather.

Second, caused by human factors:

1, the pressure of population growth is increasing.

2. Improper use of land resources, excessive use of water resources and unreasonable use of human activities.

(1) excessive logging of firewood

③ Overgrazing and over-reclamation.

④ improper use of water resources

⑤ Mining industry and traffic construction that do not pay attention to environmental protection.