Scientists and officials who worked to stop soil erosion and to restore degraded land, from national soil conservation services to the regenerative farming methods that rebuild soil carbon and structure. Their work arose from the dust storms and gullies that threatened farmland and continues in efforts to hold and rebuild soil. A person belongs here when their cited article names them as a pioneer of soil conservation or of land and soil restoration.
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Soil Conservation and Land Restoration Pioneers
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Hugh Hammond Bennett (Wikipedia)
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Hugh Hammond Bennett (April 15, 1881, July 7, 1960) was a pioneer in the field of soil conservation in the United States of America.
Rattan Lal (Wikipedia)
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His work focuses on regenerative agriculture through which soil can help resolve global issues such as climate change, food security and water quality.
Mitiku Haile, Wikipedia
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Mitiku Haile (born 1951) is an Ethiopian researcher who was Professor of Soil Science at Mekelle University, undertaking research on sustainable land management, restoration of degraded lands and integrated soil fertility management.
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