Science, asked by gayatri1981, 11 months ago

when you conserve forest, you also conserve soil . discuss.

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Answered by SKx
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when we conserve soil we also conserve forest as trees hold tightly the soil
with their roots and save the minerals and nutrients of soil.
If trees are removed then soil will flow with rain.
Answered by leobhavan10
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Forests conserve soil by creating both a canopy and a root system that helps to prevent erosion. In addition, their leaf litter decomposes over time which releases the nutrients that they have absorbed from the soil to enrich the existing soil as well as creating new soil.

While there are many different types of forests, most conserve soil in the following ways:

Trees prevent soil erosion by a) reducing wind, b) decreasing overland flow, c) increasing infiltration.

Soil structure is maintained by reducing dessication through shading. With better soil structure there is less chance of soil erosion

Soil structure, with greater aggregation, is improved by tree root action

Organic matter is enhanced by leaf litter, thus leading to better soil structure

Organic matter is also enhanced by the greater biological activity resulting from decaying trees

Trees promote wildlife activity, again resulting in increased organic matter and better soil structure.

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