research proposal

1. TOPIC
We are discussing supercritical
degraded landscape in Semi-Arid area
rural Kzn(Nsuze)

2. INTRODUCTIOINTRODUCTIO
NNo WHAT IS LAND DEGRADATION : Land
degradation is a process in which the value of the
biophysical environment is affected by a combination of
human activities and natural processes acting upon the
land.
o BACKGROUND OF THE PROBLEM : Land
degradation has been identified as one of the key global
problems today that is at the root cause of poverty, food
insecurity and malnutrition. it is increasing in many
parts of the world.

3. STUDY AREA
Our study area to be studied is the area (Nsuze) located in the
continent of Africa in the country (South Africa) and within the
province of (Kwazulu natal) its geographical coordinates are Nsuze:
(29° 17' S, 31° 02' E). The (Nsuze) area is a rural based areaOUR STUDY
AREA
(NSUZE)
AREA S IZE :
HOUSE HOLDS: 98
POPULATION SIZE: 568
FEMALE : 287
MALE : 281

4. Our study area(nsuze
area)

5. LiteratureLiterature review
Causes of land degradationCauses of land degradation
Infrastructure
Soil Composition
Human activities
Climate change.
Land form
Soil texture
Overgrazing
Impacts of Soil degradationImpacts of Soil degradation
Bad Soil structure
Insufficient water quality
Soil nutrients are wiped away
impact on air quality.
Poverty
Dead land
WAYS TO AVOID AND MINIMISE SOIL DEGRADATIONWAYS TO AVOID AND MINIMISE SOIL DEGRADATION
Planting crops
fertilizers and compost
Conservation of the place

6. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEMSTATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
We are discussing supercritical degraded
landscape in semi-arid area rural Kzn(Nsuze).
Community of Nsuze are faced with a critical
challenge of soil degradation which has a huge
impact in their lives. They cannot practice
agricultural farming because of the soil texture.

7. Aim /purpose of the study
• The purpose of the study is to investigate.
• To explain, describe land degradation /soil erosion
• To explore the causes and impacts
• what should be done to prevent and minimize
• land form and soil texture
• Human activities which lead to overgrazing
• the weather and climate.
 .
• The purpose of the study is to investigate.
• To explain, describe land degradation /soil erosion
• To explore the causes and impacts
• what should be done to prevent and minimize
• land form and soil texture
• Human activities which lead to overgrazing
• the weather and climate.
 .

8. RESEARCH QUESTIONSRESEARCH QUESTIONS
How land degradation occurs?
What are the causes of landscape degradation?
What are the effect and Impact of soil degradation on
people’s life and environment?
What are the ways and strategies to minimize and
prevent land degradation?

9. OBJECTIVE
S Explaining soil degradation, how soil is eroded
 Identifying the causes of soil degradation and
steps in the erosion processes.
 To establish sustainable land use practices
that does not have a negative impact on the
health of the community or the ecosystem.
 To restore the fertility of the land and to
prevent future in order to increase the
productivity of the land and ultimately the
standard of living of the community.

10. RESEARCH METHODOLOGYRESEARCH METHODOLOGY
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.
We want to Collect samples
Collection of open ended data(Interviews)
To analyze text and pictures and writing reports
To represent information in figures, table sand
personal interpretation

11. Data collection
o Collecting soil samples
We will use non-parametric tests
o House hold surveys : we will interview
people from house to house.
 Objective 2&3
o Interviews with government and NGO
personnel : district and local levels,interviews
 Objective :3&4
 Objective 1

12. Data analysis
After we have done the samplings
and interviews we will
synthesize, interpret data to find
the exact problem and suitable
solutions.

13. ConclusionConclusion
• People who are poor and hungry often destroy their environment in order to survive
We have found soil erosion as the significant research
topic to study for particularly rural communities to be
aware of how to save their land in a way that will benefit
both the land those who are living in it.
 They cut down forests
 Their livestock overgraze grassland
 They overuse land
 They crowd into congested cities