Table 1 Desertification classification system categories (After Dregne 1986).
From: Post-Wildland Fire Desertification: Can Rehabilitation Treatments Make a Difference?
Desertification category | Topsoil loss (%) | Climax plant species (%) |
|---|---|---|
None to slight | None to <25 | 100 |
Moderate | 25 to 75 | 26 to 50 |
Severe | >95 | 10 to 25 |
Very severe | Gullies developed | <10 |