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China planted three forests on Loess Plateau; 18years later, natural forests held 8% more soil

Natural forests on China's Loess Plateau retain more soil moisture. These forests exhibit better soil structure and water infiltration rates. Planted forests showed declining moisture trends over eighteen years. Natural secondary forests maintained higher soil water content consi

This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: Times of India · Original byline: TOI World Desk. Ebenezer published 10 Sept 2026, 10:00 am. Editorial policy.

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