HUMAN IMPACT ON NATURE: THE CASE OF DESERTIFICATION

Abstract

This article analyzes the negative impact of human activities on the natural environment, with a particular focus on land resources, using desertification as an example. Desertification is a process in which lands, primarily in arid and semi-arid regions, lose their ecological and economic value due to degradation, a phenomenon often intensified by anthropogenic factors. The study highlights how human activities—such as deforestation, improper land use, overgrazing, and unscientific irrigation practices—contribute to desertification. Furthermore, the article examines the socio-economic consequences of this environmental problem, its impact on local livelihoods, and proposes sustainable solutions to mitigate its effects. The research underscores the importance of human responsibility in combating desertification.