Desertification refers to changes to the fragile ecosystems of arid, semi-arid and sub-humid areas. The ecological balance and productivity of the ecosystems of non-desert areas may be damaged or reduced by human activities, resulting in drastic environmental changes and the formation of a desert landscape. Desertification and its mitigation have high environmental education significance and can sometimes become an important ecotourism resource.
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(2020). Desertification. In: Chen, A., Ng, Y., Zhang, E., Tian, M. (eds) Dictionary of Geotourism. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_499
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