Environmental Stressors of Mozambique Soil Quality-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Environmental Stressors of Mozambique Soil Quality

Published:2024-06-12 Issue:6 Volume:11 Page:125
ISSN:2076-3298
Container-title:Environments
language:en
Short-container-title:Environments

Author:

Pereira Mario J. S. L.¹²,Esteves da Silva Joaquim²^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Departamento de Ciências Naturais e Matemática, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias, Universidade Licungo, P.O. Box 2025, Beira 2100, Mozambique

2. Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal

Abstract

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.

Funder

FCT—R&D Unit CIQUP

Associated Laboratory IMS

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/11/6/125/pdf

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