Title: Functions of Water Conservation of Different Forestlands in Loess Plateau in Western Shanxi Province
Abstract: Forestland(litter layer and soil layer)is the principal part of forest to conserve water, and has important functions in water and soil conservation. Based on the analysis on litter and soil of different forestlands in Caijiachuan watershed, the paper discusses the functions of water resources conservation of various forestlands of the Loess Plateau in the western Shanxi Province. The results show that the size of the maximum capability of litter interception in different vegetation types is: Ostryopsis davidiana (2.85mm)Hippophae rhamnoides(2.38mm)Robinia pseudoacacia (1.88mm)Pinus tabulaeformis×Robinia pseudoacacia (1.31mm)Pinus tabulaeformis(0.77mm). The maximum water amount of interception in 0~60cm soil layer in different forestlands is: Ostryopsis davidiana(248.2mm) Pinus tabulaeformis×Robinia pseudoacacia(241.0mm) Robinia pseudoacacia(210.2mm) Pinus tabulaeformis (198.1mm).The research on water conservation of different forestlands in the western Shanxi Province provides a scientific basis for wise management and utilization of water and soil conservation forests in the region.
Publication Year: 2005
Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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