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Table 4 Attributes of impact of land degradation on livelihood

From: Rethink the interlink between land degradation and livelihood of rural communities in Chilga district, Northwest Ethiopia

Attributes

Number of respondents

land degradation has impact on livelihood

 Yes

100

 No

–

Ways of impact of land degradation on livelihood

 Reduction in crop yield

11

 Reduction in livestock production

6

 Both

83

Extent of land degradation impact on livelihood

 Serious

90

 Noticeable

10

 Negligible

–

Reason for decline in crop production

 Loss in soil fertility

66

 Shortage of rain

–

 Lack modern inputs

34

  1. Source: field survey, 2016