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Greece – Crete (Messara)<br />

The cultivated area in the study site in Crete has widespread land degradation. Soil erosion due to surface runoff and tillage<br />

operations, collapse of terraces, overgrazing, and salinization of lowland, and overexploitation of groundwater are the major<br />

processes of land degradation in the area. Current conservation measures include contour tillage and mulching. Their effectiveness<br />

is low to moderate, as indicated in the effectiveness map. The SLM technology documented in this book (olive groves<br />

under no-tillage operations) aims to minimize soil losses.<br />

Maps of degradation and SLM DESIRE – WOCAT 2012<br />

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