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Protection of soil
Introduction
 
Trees prevent soil erosion as well as maintain soil fertility. In some countries, trees prevent desertification. Windbreaks and shelterbelts protect crops as this improves rainfall and prevent soil erosion. Shelterbelts are able to improve grain yield too.

Sources:
David Tenenbaum, 2000, Fewer trees = more floods?, Retrieved 27 December 2007, University of Wisconsin, Board of Regents. Website: http://whyfiles.org/107flood/3.html

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