Desertification and Dust Storms in China: Impacts, Root Causes and Mitigation Strategies

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作者：

SQUIRES Victor ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] International Consultant on Dryland PO Box 31 Magill 5072 Adelaide Australia

来源：

ChineseForestryScienceandTechnology | 2006年 / 03期

关键词：

desertification; dust storm; impact; root cause; mitigation strategy;

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中图分类号：

X171 [生态系统与污染生态学];

学科分类号：

071012 ; 0713 ;

摘要：

Desertification and dust storms and their impact on the Chinese economy and the environment were examined. A context was established using the best information available on the trends of desertification and dust storms in China. Building on the context, the second section the root causes of desertification and dust storms were examined. Several myths were sought to be identified about some core issues surrounding desertification and dust storms. China’s National Action Plan to combat desertification was reviewed and the effectiveness of existing strategies and programs for mitigating the adverse effects of desertification and dust storms were discussed. The future research needed was pointed out.

引用

页码：22 / 35

页数：14

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