Human impact in desert areas 1700, 2000 and 2050
The impact of human activities on wilderness qualities has been modeled using the GLOBIO-2 model. The model uses infrastructure and settlements as proxies and measure the degree by which habitats have reduced their wilderness qualities, by fragmentation and disturbance. According to the model, huge tracts of desert areas are relatively undisturbed, the majority of highly impacted areas are in the dry lands of Central Asia and North America.
Year: 2006
From collection: Global Deserts Outlook
Cartographer: Hugo Ahlenius