Desertification as a Social–Ecological Trap: How Does It Come About and What Are Namibian Freehold Farmers Doing About It?
Desertification, accompanied by the loss of perennial grasses and bush encroachment, affects more than 10% of the world’s drylands, thereby placing increasing pressure on rangelands and farmers’ livelihoods. In Namibia, rangeland desertification is exacerbated by external shocks such as droughts, ma...
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| Main Authors: | Lena Grieger, Katja Brinkmann, Markus Rauchecker, Stefan Liehr |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Land |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/5/1016 |
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