Ecological aspects of water demand management. A case study of Minqin Oasis in China.

摘要: The paper analyzes the causes of desertification Minqin Oasis, Hexi Corridor, Gansu, China on an ecological point view and found that poor water management has led to mineralization, vegetation degeneration, soil desertification, ecosystem deterioration. In type predatory used traditionally was: reclamation, irrigation, cultivation, salinization, abandonment, desertification. strategies save Oasis are a) increase public awareness ecology resources; b) develop water-saving agriculture; c) adjust plant structure; d) control exploitation groundwater; e) reduce waste resources establish a high efficiency structure oasis ecosystem.