Greening Deserts - Methods

Methods

  • Landscaping methods to reduce evaporation, erosion, consolidation of topsoil, sandstorms, temperature and more
  • Permaculture in general - growing of plant communities polyculture, composting or multitrophic agriculture
  • Planting trees (pioneer species) and salt-loving plants such as Salicornia and Halophytes
  • Regeneration of salty, polluted, or degenerated soils
  • Floodwater retention and infiltration (flood control)
  • Greenhouse agriculture like the integrated biotectural system
  • Seawater farming like done by the Seawater Foundation
  • Inland mariculture
  • Prevention of overgrazing and firewood use
  • Training of local residents to care for plantings, water systems etc.

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