Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Slope water works in Jiangxi Province significantly reduce soil erosion and pollution.

Yangtze River
Analysis on effects of sediment retention and pollution control by slope water works in red soil area in north Jiangxi Province
Jie Yang

Paper Summary

Slope water works help control soil and water loss in hilly areas. A study in north Jiangxi Province looked at a slope with these works. They found that the water closure effect after the project can slow down water flow, reduce sediment loss, and prevent pollution.

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