Dry, cracked soil (RAMPS)
![Close-up of dried, cracked soil with small plants trying to survive in this soil.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/Degraded%20rangeland%20-%20soil.jpg?itok=oZLKbAhz)
Detailed Description
Rangelands of the desert Southwest can be in a degraded condition and lacking perennial vegetation, which can lead to exposed soil and erosion. RAMPS is working to mitigate degradation by increasing productivity and ecosystem function of rangelands.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.