Desertification

Desertification is a situation in Democracy 3 Africa.

It is caused by a bad environment quality, bad infrastructure and low agricultural efficiency.

It's effects are increased urbanization and poverty, decreased rural income and a big popularity hit with both Rural and Environmentalists factions.

Description
The ecological stress on the land is too great, and areas that once yielded agricultural produce are being transformed into desert. The land has been over tilled and over grazed, in combination with widespread deforestation for fuel and construction materials. Vegetation, wildlife and bodies of water are being lost at an alarming rate.