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What would help most in drought-threatened landscapes such as the Homokhátság?

Researchers at HUN-REN say varied vegetation of trees, shrubs and grassland could protect the region better than full afforestation. Civic groups meanwhile retain rainfall with log dams.

  • Planting diverse, native vegetation
  • Civic water retention: log dams, small reservoirs
  • Breeding drought-tolerant crops
  • State investment in irrigation