marginal lands
| Definition | Source | References |
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Land having limitations which in aggregate are severe for sustained application of a given use. On these lands, options are limited for diversification without the use of inputs; inappropriate management of lands may cause irreversible degradation. |
Sustainable use assessment | CGIAR, 1999 |
Land having limitations which in aggregate are severe for sustained application of a given use. On these lands, options are limited for diversification without the use of inputs; inappropriate management of lands may cause irreversible degradation (CGIAR,. |
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Lands less suited for crop or livestock production. |
Land degradation and restoration assessment |