The water and nutrient retention capacity is increased thanks to a high level of organic matter and permanent soil cover. (fao.org)
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are all dependent upon soil cover in the Himalayan region. (newscientist.com)
Measures such as reforestation, creating hillside terraces, maintaining continuous soil cover with vegetation and mulches, and reclaiming gullies can help protect the soil from heavy rain. (carbonbrief.org)