"Myth" that forests improve water flows - study

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Doyle, Alister (author / Reuters)
    Format:
    Release
    Publication Date:
    2005-07-29
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 144 Document Number: C22572
    Subject Term:
    accuracy, erosion, forestry, information issues, information needs, natural resource management, soil conservation, water, and water quality
    Notes:
    Reuters release obtained online via Food Safety Network. 1 page., Cites forestry researcher who reports that many countries are wasting millions of dollars planting trees because of myths that forests help improve water flows and offset erosion.

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