1. Soil erosion
... from trees in forests, grasslands, and wetlands stabilize soil not only by holding earth, but also by intercepting precipitation, dispersing energy of raindrops, and by increasing infiltration and reducing runoff (Smith 1998). Native Americans have used good agriculture practices for years. American Indians had respect for the land and all of its life forms. One of their cultural beliefs about farming ... wind erosion. Soil Science Society of America Journal v. 62 no 5 p. 1351-61. Pimentel, D. Harvey, C. Resosudarmo, P. 1995. Environmental and economic costs of soil erosion and conserva...
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