Reforestation Based on Mono-Plantation of Fast-Growing Tree Species Make It Difficult to Maintain (High) Soil Water Content in Tropics, a Case Study in Hainan Island, China

Reforestation Based on Mono-Plantation of Fast-Growing Tree Species Make It Difficult to Maintain (High) Soil Water Content in Tropics, a Case Study in Hainan Island, China

Reforestation has been assumed as a natural solution to recover soil water content, thereby increasing freshwater supply. Mono-plantation of fast-growing species is the first step for performing reforestation to prevent frequent and heavy rain-induced landslide in tropics. However, fast-growing spec...

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Main Authors: Wenjun Hong, Jindian Yang, Jinhuan Luo, Kai Jiang, Junze Xu, Hui Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
deforestation
freshwater scarcity
hydraulic response to seasonal drought
limited leaf water supply
recovery of soil water content
tropical rainforest reforestation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/11/3077

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