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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