DEFORESTATION AND DROUGHT IN SURKHANDARYA REGION, UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
Deforestation, drought, land degradation, Surkhandarya region, Uzbekistan, climate change, sustainable land management.Abstract
This article examines the relationship between deforestation, drought, and land degradation in Surkhandarya Region, Uzbekistan. It explores the main environmental causes and impacts of vegetation loss and water scarcity, using scientific literature and environmental reports. The study also discusses sustainable land management strategies, including forest restoration, soil conservation, and efficient water use, to reduce environmental degradation and improve ecosystem resilience.
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