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Desertification and afforestation

Course Description: Desertification and its causes, methods of combating it – Propagation methods for arid region plants – Problems in propagating arid region plants and methods to overcome them – Study of important trees and shrubs in arid regions – Afforestation steps – Sand dune stabilization – Windbreaks and protective belts – Productive afforestation – Urban afforestation.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PAP 336
Objectives of the course :
  • Identifying the characteristics of arid and desertified areas, their causes, and the importance of afforestation in combating them.
  • Identifying the most important trees and shrubs that can be used for landscaping dry areas.
  • Identifying afforestation methods and the production and care methods for the trees and shrubs used.
Course outputs :
  • Desertification: Causes and Control Methods.
  • Identifying the most important trees and shrubs in arid regions, various propagation methods, and ways to address propagation problems.
  • Familiarity with afforestation steps and its various applications in arid regions.
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  • Last updated: 2026-06-16

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