| 1 | Not everyone was aware that too much open grazing was damaging the grassland, and causing water loss and soil erosion. | |
| 2 | The two-year Soil Erosion and Ecological Safety expedition took place from 2005 to 2007 and was followed by three years of data analysis. | |
| 3 | Bed planting and water management in the Yellow River: Serious water and soil erosion in the Yellow River has led to frequent basin-wide drought and floods. | |
| 4 | Forest canopies serve as natural buffers against wind and rain, and the deep roots of trees help keep the granular soil from shifting. | |
| 5 | Flooding, landslides, and soil erosion, especially in mountainous regions; sediment transport; and high turbidity in the water supply will produce devastating results. |