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  • From: lfl@intrex.net
  • To: permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [permaculture] "thirsty " trees....
  • Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 00:52:48 -0700

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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