Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Increase in vegetation coverage reduces runoff and sediment in Yellow River.

Chinese Geographical Science
Influence of vegetation on runoff and sediment in wind-water erosion crisscross region in the upper Yellow River of China
Jinhua Wang, Zhanbin Li, Wenyi Yao, Guotao Dong

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The study analyzed how vegetation affects runoff and sediment in the upper Yellow River region of China. By studying vegetation changes and using statistical methods, researchers found that increasing vegetation coverage led to less runoff and sediment. Artificial rainfall tests showed that better vegetation reduced soil erosion and runoff. Overall, improving vegetation in the area helped decrease sediment production caused by rainfall.