Why is soil erosion worse on farmlands than in forests?

In a forest, tree roots hold the land together, and they also soak up water, and they get wider and deeper every year.
On farm land, there's no long-term network of roots. They grow for maybe six months, they don't get any deeper, and the land is bare naked the rest of the year.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

well it is part of nature and the forest is nature in farm lands farmers hate it because it will ruin the crops

Answered by markopolo | 2024-06-10

Soil erosion is worse on farmlands than in forests primarily due to the lack of permanent vegetation in agricultural areas, which exposes soil to direct rainfall and erosion agents. In forests, tree roots and leaf litter protect the soil, greatly reducing erosion rates. Additionally, agricultural practices like tilling and leaving land bare contribute to the vulnerability of soils on farmlands.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-12-24