More than 85%[1] of the total territory of Uzbekistan (448,978 sq. km) is occupied by deserts and semi-deserts. It is these massive tracts of bare land that are the most significant sources of soil organic carbon (SOC) and СО2 emissions into the atmosphere compared to other sources due to sand dust storms[2] [3]. Droughts and … Continue reading Forestation and water resources. Background and current situation