The role of human factors in the salinization of the ‎soil of the ‎countryside of the Al-Amiriya district

Al Faraji, Ahmed Mudher Ismaeil; Khalifa, Ismaeil M

doi:10.37653/juah.2024.184620

	The role of human factors in the salinization of the ‎soil of the ‎countryside of the Al-Amiriya district
Journal of University of Anbar for Humanities
Article 14, Volume 2024, Issue 3, September 2024, Pages 1495-1518 PDF (2.48 M)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.37653/juah.2024.184620
Authors
Ahmed Mudher Ismaeil Al Faraji^* ; Ismaeil M Khalifa
University of Anbar - College of Education for ‎Humanities
Abstract
Objectives: The problem of salinity is considered as one of the main problems that soil is facing in the countryside of Al-Amiriya district, as it is located within the dry and semi-dry region. The main aim of this research is to investigate the role of human factors and to explain its impacts on the spread of the phenomenon of salinity among the study area. It also aimed to investigate its impact on agricultural production. Methodology: The research relied on the regional and analytical-descriptive approach in order to provide the required data in addition to field work. Results: The analysis of the data showed that neglecting drainage projects and burying many of them in the study area negatively affected agricultural production. The results also showed that unregulated irrigation was one of the important reasons that could lead to the exacerbation of the problem of salinity. Conclusion: The study concluded that the area suffers from severe salinization in many parts of it. The reason for this salinization is the high temperatures and the increased rate of evaporation. In addition, the poor management of land and water by humans was considered as one of the risky factors of salinity. Other factors could affect the area of the study such as, wrong methods of tilling and leveling the soil at inappropriate times and the expansion of summer agriculture. All after mentioned factors could have a direct impact on soil salinity in the study area.
Keywords
Human factors; salinization; soil

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