Revolutionary revegetation models cut soil and water loss by 57%
The researchers studied different ways to regrow plants in a dry and hot valley. They tested various combinations of trees, shrubs, and grasses to see which worked best for preventing soil and water loss. They found that planting certain types of grasses reduced soil and water loss by 57%. The best models were grass-grass and ratten grass, which reduced loss by 73% and 51% respectively. These plant communities not only helped the environment but also increased income for locals, leading to sustainable development in the area.