China planted three forests on Loess Plateau; 18 years later, natural forests held 8% more soil

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• Times of IndiaLean R·58m ago

  China planted three forests on Loess Plateau; 18 years later, natural forests held 8% more soil

  Natural forests on China's Loess Plateau retain more soil moisture. These forests exhibit better soil structure and water infiltration rates. Planted forests showed declining moisture trends over eighteen years. Natural secondary forests maintained higher soil water content consistently. This difference highlights natural regeneration's hydrological benefits.

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