Saudi Arabia's National Center for Vegetation Development Maps Out Desertification Trends with 246 Detailed Maps
The National Center for Vegetation Development and Desertification in Saudi Arabia has finished the first phase of a project to evaluate land degradation across the kingdom, resulting in the creation of 246 detailed maps.
These maps offer insights into desertification trends and the current state of land degradation in various regions.
The center's teams conducted extensive research to understand desertification and land degradation processes and identify effective strategies to combat them.
The text describes a project using advanced technologies and traditional methods to collect data on desertification in Saudi Arabia.
This involves using geographic information systems, remote sensing, and field surveys for soil sampling, plant study, and satellite imagery analysis.
The second phase of the project is now underway in the Riyadh region, focusing on identifying vulnerable areas to desertification, classifying causes and types of land degradation, and conducting more detailed field surveys.