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Russia – Dzhanibek<br />

The Dzhanibek area, mainly used <strong>for</strong> grazing and cropland, is characterised by various <strong>for</strong>ms of land degradation, mostly<br />

chemical and physical soil deterioration, and water degradation. Various conservation measures are implemented in the area<br />

over small surfaces (10-30% of the grazing area, 5-10% of the cropland). These include soil surface treatment and a reduced<br />

intensity of use in the grazing area in response to acidification and compaction. In the cropland measures aiming to increase<br />

the vegetation and soil cover are meant to remediate the decline of soil fertility and soil organic matter. The effectiveness of<br />

conservation measures is low. Drip irrigation is an example of the SLM technologies proposed <strong>for</strong> this area to address the water<br />

degradation in the cropland and mixed land use.<br />

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

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