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DEGRADATION OF LAND RESOURCES AND STRATEGIES FOR
THEIR PROTECTION
Cho’liboyev Islоm Ilhоm o’g’li
Termez State Pedagogical Institute
Faculty of Natural and Exact Sciences, 3rd-year student, Group 303
Geography and Basics of Economic Knowledge Education Program
Abstract:This article analyzes the processes of land resource degradation,
their causes and consequences, as well as effective strategies for their protection. The
research is based on real situations in the territory of Uzbekistan, and scientifically
grounded solutions are proposed.
Keywords: land degradation, protection, strategy, ecological sustainability,
land reclamation
Introduction
Land resources are one of the main assets for human life. However, in recent
decades, global ecological problems—particularly land degradation—have raised
serious concerns. Misuse in agriculture, excessive irrigation, deforestation, and
industrial waste are leading to a decrease in soil fertility. Uzbekistan is no exception
to this problem—especially in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the regions of
Bukhara, Navoi, and Kashkadarya, where soil salinization and desert encroachment
are widespread. Therefore, it is necessary to develop scientifically grounded strategies
to protect land resources.
Methodology
The following methods were used in this research:
Analytical analysis: Statistical data on land degradation in Uzbekistan
and globally were studied.
Comparative method: Various forms of degradation (erosion,
salinization, desertification) and their consequences were analyzed.
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Practical observation: Land condition monitoring was carried out in the
Muborak district of Kashkadarya region.
Expert survey: Surveys were conducted among agricultural specialists
and ecologists.
Results
The research revealed the following:
Main causes of degradation: Excessive irrigation, poor agricultural
practices, overuse of mineral fertilizers and pesticides.
Degree of salinization: Nearly 40% of irrigated lands in Surkhandarya
and Kashkadarya regions are saline.
Desertification risk: Sand movement and loss of vegetation cover are the
main forms of degradation in the Aral Sea region.
Low public awareness: According to the survey, 67% of respondents lack
full knowledge about the ecological consequences of land degradation.
Discussion
Land degradation leads not only to environmental but also to socio-economic
issues. For instance, the decline in land fertility reduces agricultural output and
household incomes. The following strategies are proposed for land protection:
Agroecological approach: Use of eco-friendly technologies and
biological methods.
Improving irrigation systems: Implementation of drip irrigation and
monitoring of land reclamation status.
Afforestation and expansion of green zones: To prevent sand movement.
Strengthening ecological education: Enhancing public environmental
awareness and responsibility towards land use.
Monitoring systems
:
Continuous observation of land condition through
GIS technologies.
Conclusion
Land degradation is a pressing issue on both global and national scales. In the
context of Uzbekistan, comprehensive and scientifically based strategies are
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necessary to halt this process and restore land productivity. In particular,
strengthening environmental education, rational resource use, and the implementation
of modern technologies are essential. Only through the collaboration of the state,
scientific institutions, and the public can this issue be effectively addressed.
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