permaculture

[lfl@intrex.net]

lfl@intrex.net wrote:


> Maybe this is proof that terrain cleared of plant life brings drought.
> Plants, especially trees and understory transpire (evapotranspiration)
> and give off moisture to the atmosphere. They shade the ground and prevent
> moisture loss from that source. Moisture begets plants which beget biomass
> and nutrients which beget more plants and a diverse, stable ecosystem.
> This system helps to prevent soil erosion, nutrient loss and 
> demineralization.


See this website for an experiment in reforestation to increase rainfall.
Why does is rain so much in the tropical rain__forests__?

Reforestation finances drinking water.
http://www.zeri.org/expo/prj_gaviotas.htm


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