Meaning Drylands
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Drylands


A general term for semiarid and desert lands.
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Drylands


Conventionally defined in terms of water stress, drylands are areas of land where the mean annual rainfall (including snow, fog, hail, etc.) is lower than the total amount of water evaporated into the atmosphere. This definition usually excludes the polar regions and high mountain areas, which can be classified as drylands as a result of their low [..]
Source: eld-initiative.org

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Drylands


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Drylands


areas characterized by lack of water, which constrain primary production and nutrient cycling.
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