Soil Erosion of Yangtze River in Qin-Han Dynasty

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Origination of Soil Erosion of Yangtze River in Qin-Han Dynasty

The upper reach of Yangtze River is known for its dense forests and green vegetation with a long history. According to the records of historic relics such as Daxi Culture Relics and Jinggou Culture Relics, there are many wild animals live in forests. In Chengdu City, there is a historic relic of Shang Dynasty preserved. Large numbers of wild mammals lived there and the environment is very advantageous at that time. In Yangtze River history, the ploughs, lakes, grasslands and forests are good for living beings.

In Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period, there are still lots of high forests and hills exist in upper reach of Yangtze River.

Soil Erosion of Yangtze River in Qin-Han Dynasty

In Qin-Han Dynasty, the southwest part of China began to explore, which lead to the transformation from forests to ploughs in upper reach of Yangtze River. During that time, the forests resource wasted much more than planting. There is a saying that when Mt. Shushan is bare, the palace is building. The palace is built by the first emperor of Qing Dynasty.

Due to the limited economic condition, the forests of upper reacher of Yangtze River are still preserved well. With the rich forests resource and strong water storing underground, there is little influence on the waterway and agricultural ecosystems.