Dipterocarps (Dipterocarpacea), the largest of all rainforest trees – some are over 150 feet tall. Danum Valley, Borneo. | Credit: BBC. ... which helps to prevent soil erosion.

Half a century after most of Costa Rica's rainforests were cut down, ... For 50 years the soil was compacted under countless hooves, ... "By restoring forests we're helping to control erosion, ...

Regrowing the rainforest Regrowing the rainforest Boyce Thompson Institute ... For 50 years the soil was compacted under ... “By restoring forests we’re helping to control erosion, ...

Learn about tropical rainforest biomes, deforestation and forest conservation in this geography guide for students aged 11 to 14 from BBC Bitesize.

Earth Movers: Humans Cause Most Erosion Human activity causes 10 times more soil erosion than all natural processes combined, according to a new study. And it's been that way for a long time.

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has seen a record number of fires this year. ... The loss of trees and other vegetation can cause climate change, desertification, soil erosion, ...

Can You Rescue A Rainforest? The Answer May Be Yes Date: March 29, 2008 Source: Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research Summary: Half a century after most of Costa Rica's rainforests were cut ...