Hydrological indicators of desertification in the Heihe River Basin of arid Northwest China
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The Heihe River Basin is a typical bigger inland river basin in the arid zone of Northwestern China but the changes in hydrological status and the degradation of vegetation have promoted land desertification and soil salinization in the entire middle and lower reaches of Heihe River Basin. The hydrological indicators of desertification in the Heihe River Basin are determined in both surface and ground water.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2006
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Forest change: hydrological effects in the Upper Yangtze River valley
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Research on forest ecology in the Yangtze River region is presented. Findings include the benefits of reforestation on the region, such as a higher water conservation index, improved watershed runoff coefficients, a stabilization of low flow rates and reduced erosion.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 1999
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Modelling hydrological responses to land use and climate change: a southern African perspective
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Hydrological issues concerning southern Africa are researched and discussed. Questions are raised about land use factors and other issues, as well as day-to-day existence in the area.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2000
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