Since the 1950s, China has planted across the 640,000-sq-km Loess Plateau; some forested areas later lost up to 50% of their water yield

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Rest of World News: Discover the unexpected results of China's extensive tree planting efforts on the Loess Plateau, where increasing vegetation has led to significant declines in water yield in this semi-arid region. Understand the complex interplay between reforestation, soil erosion, and water resources.