Historically, the livelihoods of people in the drylands depended on hunting, gathering, farming, and herding. Population pressure, however, has led to the extension of cultivated lands in dryland areas. This has, in some cases, caused conflict between herders and farmers. Growing populations are another problem as well, adding more demand for food, leading to overgrazing and ultimately accelerating the desertification process.
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