Increasing population has forced farmers to use marginal lands including low-fertility and fragile upland and hilly areas. These areas are vulnerable to drought, soil erosion and fertility decline, and other forms of soil and water resources degradation. In some areas, farmers occupy and access even the so-called danger zones (e.g. landslide prone areas) for their livelihoods. Thus, there is a need for a more rational and optimum utilization of upland resources through a more socially acceptable and appropriate soil and water conservation approaches and technologies that will utilize these resources in a more sustainable manner. Given the current situation, there is a need create awareness and advocacies, mobilize local communities, and enhance farmers participation in protecting our natural resource base.
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Increasing population has forced farmers to use marginal lands including low-fertility and fragile upland and hilly areas. These areas are vulnerable to drought, soil erosion and fertility decline, and other forms of soil and water resources degradation. In some areas, farmers occupy and access even the so-called danger zones (e.g. landslide prone areas) for their livelihoods. Thus, there is a need for a more rational and optimum utilization of upland resources through a more socially acceptable and appropriate soil and water conservation approaches and technologies that will utilize these resources in a more sustainable manner. Given the current situation, there is a need create awareness and advocacies, mobilize local communities, and enhance farmers participation in protecting our natural resource base.