Practices and Research on Soil and Water Conservation in the Loess Plateau (2001-2004)

Author: Yellow River Middle and Upper Reaches Administration
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: The Loess Plateau region is one of the most severely eroded, ecologically fragile, and economically underdeveloped areas in China. Severe soil erosion not only constrains the sustainable development of local economies and societies but also poses a significant threat to the safety of the lower Yellow River, becoming a long-standing and persistent challenge for the Chinese nation for thousands of years. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Loess Plateau has been recognized as a key area for soil and water conservation efforts, receiving high attention from the Party and the State. It pioneered large-scale soil and water conservation governance and scientific research nationwide, achieving remarkable accomplishments recognized worldwide. In many well-managed areas and small and medium-sized river basins, soil erosion has been effectively controlled, the landscape of impoverished mountainous regions has been significantly improved, river sedimentation has been reduced, the Yellow River has been kept navigable, and active contributions have been made to promoting the sustainable development of the national economy. To enhance the exchange of scientific and technological achievements, since 1990, the Yellow River Middle and Upper Reaches Administration has compiled and published two research paper anthologies: "Loess Plateau Soil and Water Conservation Practice and Research" and "Loess Plateau Soil and Water Conservation Practice and Research (II)." Following the publication of the first two anthologies, this edition compiles 252 papers published by researchers from the administration in provincial and above-level journals and presented at major domestic academic conferences since 1997. These papers have been edited into two volumes: "Loess Plateau Soil and Water Conservation Practice and Research (1997-2000)" and "Loess Plateau Soil and Water Conservation Practice and Research (2001-2004)." They are provided for reference and borrowing by researchers, planners, designers, and managers in the field of soil and water conservation.