SUMMARY

The land is the ultimate resource and foundation of all forms of human activity for without it, life on Earth cannot be sustained.

Renewable resources such as plants and animals are often regenerative and replaceable after use.

Non-renewable resources exist in a finite supply and do not replace themselves after use.

Land management refers to the proper use and protection of land resources to provide optimal benefit to growing populations and uphold sustained ecosystem services.

All renewable resources, soils, water, and forests are the most influenced by humans and placed under increased pressure.

Nearly 33% of the world’s arable land and soils have been destroyed by soil erosion.

The following measures could be taken to safeguard the security of forest resources:

• Initiating afforestation and reforestation programs like the ‘Green Legacy’ practiced in Ethiopia,
• Integrating forest management with Soil and Water Conservation (SWC) programs,
• Looking for alternative energy sources from other renewable resources (hydropower, solar power, wind power, etc.),