Iraq, especially the middle and southern regions,is similarly
exposed to the problem of degradation in the ecoenvironment.
The area that is susceptible to the degradation
is estimated to be one million hectares[1]. Several causes of
Degradation of the landand changes in the covers were identified[
5],suchas misuseofthecoveroftheplant,overgrazing,
andsand dunes.Dougrameji[6]addedtothe causes the use
of unsustainablepractices continuously, deterioration of the
infrastructurethroughwarsand poor maintenance which was
worsenedbythesanctions between 1990and 2003.Infact,
since 1980, Iraq has been involved in many wars, starting
with theIraq-Iranwar and ending with the Americaninvasion.
In this period, especially after 2003, the demography
of Iraq has changed dramatically.Not surprisingly,therefore,
The growth in urban areas has been severely compromised.