KIN 2577 Chapter : Rhythm And Dance
15 Mar 2019
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Increasing public attention during the past few decades: rain forest destruction. Clear-cut (most cost effective way of cutting down trees logging controversies that cause erosion due to the huge rainstorms, the topsoil goes away; regeneration is a long, hard process. Trees" roots create pathways to allow rain to percolate in the soil or the stream slowly and gradually; it also purifies the water; without it, it would cause very high discharges of water. Allochthonous input of leaves, sticks, and logs creates habitat and affects stream function. Trees stabilize the soil and banks with their roots. Biogeochemical and hydrologic pump by cycling the nutrients back to the topsoil; very important function gives soil nutrients and healthy. Wood also is a source of fuel especially for developing countries. Local climate control high humidity in rain forests through the leaf stomates where they release water.
