Environmental Stressors of Mozambique Soil Quality

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2024

Authors

Pereira, MJSL (Author) Other; Joaquim C G E Esteves da Silva (Author) FCUP

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: ENVIRONMENTS

Vol. 11

Final page: 125

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Authenticus ID: P-010-PB5

DOI: 10.3390/environments11060125

Abstract (EN): Mozambique is one of the poorest countries in the world. However, it has natural resources, and if they are managed under sustainable development principles, it can overcome its current problems. In the present socio-economic status, soil is one of its most important resources and must be protected from pollution and degradation. This review identifies and discusses the main soil quality stressors, namely soil fertility; deforestation and its sources: agriculture, timber harvesting, charcoal production, and uncontrolled fires; mining activities, manly gold artisanal explorations, and industrial open-pit coal mining; and solid wastes management. The sustainable use of natural resources is mandatory for future generations to continue to profit from this nature-based wealth.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 11