ABSTRACT
The restoration of vegetation in eroded red soil benefits ecology, economy, and society. The results show that mixed planting is not only an effective measure to restore severely eroded red soil, but also results in a mixed forest with many uses. To control runoff and soil erosion in the region irrigated from reservoirs and to restore barren ravines, the surfaces of slopes should be exploited in a comprehensive way and designed to suit a proper biological system. There are good control methods that are of benefit and that rebuild vegetation quickly: e.g., water and soil conservation combined with ecological measures; suitable tree species selected for local conditions as well as advanced afforestation techniques.
