Is it true that soil erosion is relatively less in dense forests than in barren or open fields?

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The above statement is true.
The tree cover (canopy) in dense forests prevents rainwater from immediately falling to the ground/soil. Additionally, the soil particles are bound and kept together by the roots of the plants. As a result, soil erosion is minimized. The massive canopies of bushes help to save soil erosion by decreasing the effect of rain on the ground. The water drains down the leaves and branches and soaks into the soil in preference to forcefully hitting the ground, decreasing the quantity of soil washed away with the rain. So, soil erosion is relatively less in dense forests than in barren or open fields.

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