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NATURAL DISASTER

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                                            NATURAL DISASTERS   A Natural disaster is an unforeseen occurrence of an event that causes harm to society. There are many   Natural disasters   that damage the environment and the people living in it. Some of them are   earthquakes , cyclones, floods,   Tsunami , landslides, volcanic eruption, and avalanches. Spatial extent measures the degree or severity of the disaster.       Levels of DisasterS: The severity or degree of damage can be further divided into three categories: Small Scale Disaster s :   Small scale disasters are those that extend from 50 Kms. to 100 Kms. So this kind of disasters does not cause much damage. Medium scale Disasters :  Medium Scale disasters extend from 100 Kms to 500 Kms. These cause more damage than a small scale disaster. Moreover, they can cause greate...

PLANTING TREES ON BOTH SIDE OF THE ROADS

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  PLANTING TREES ON BOTH SIDE OF THE ROADS IT IS ALSO KNOWN AS  SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT Trees are commonly planted along small rural roads and paths. This practice is similar to boundary planting, but the competition aspect is less important since the land is not cultivated, at least on one side. Quite often land between the homestead and a road or path can be set aside for trees, and then there is little or no competition with crops since the cultivated land is not adjacent to the area with trees. Trees can be planted in one or several rows, on one or both sides of the road or path. Tree growing along bigger roads is more complex. Road safety requires that trees not be grown too close to the road. Ownership issues may also arise, and the road authorities must be involved in planning and decision-making. Areas where the practice is relevant This practice is relevant in all areas with permanent settlements. Establishment and spacing Any propagation method can be used, the choice de...