Land Degradation in Jordan – Review of knowledge resources

Published Date
December 01, 2012
Type
Report
Land Degradation in Jordan – Review of knowledge resources
Authors:
Esmat AlKaradsheh
Samia Akroush, Safa Mazahreh

This publication is a baseline assessment reviewing the current knowledge of land degradation in the rangelands of Jordan - known as Badia - with a special focus on its causes. It includes a review of current legislation and on-going initiatives to combat land degradation, along with an analysis of the main constraints limiting their effectiveness. It is intended as a guideline for all those involved in organizing the next stages of Oasis and similar project implementation in Jordan – Government officials, international founders and agencies, national research stations, farmers and rural communities.

Citation:
Esmat AlKaradsheh, Samia Akroush, Safa Mazahreh. (1/12/2012). Land Degradation in Jordan – Review of knowledge resources. Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).
Keywords:
oasis
badia
degradation
land
land degradation
rangelands
water harvesting
agricultural policies