The scour experiments on the bare root-free and root-permeated soils indicated that for each soil, critical tractive force (CTF) linearly increases with both root density and vane shear strength. However, for both soilsq ...

The uplands of England and Wales are internationally important for nature conservation and are prized nationally for their landscape, recreational and cultural value. Reflecting this status, recent appeals, have prompted ...

Nearly 2 million hectares of farmland have been intercropped with rows of paulownia (Paulownia elongata) trees in the North Central Plain of China. Paulownia provides an important timber source and long term income as a ...