Notwithstanding the limited funding, research activities in forest management, soil and water conservation, and appropriate agricultural practices in dryland and degraded areas are perceived to contribute considerably to the continuing effort to combat desertification.
尽管资金有限，但人们认为，森林管理、水土保持方面的研究活动和旱地和退化地区适当的农作方法为持续努力防治荒漠化作出了相当的贡献。