1. Plant life balances ecosystems, protects watersheds, mitigates erosion, moderates climate and provides shelter for many animal species. 植物平衡了生态系统、保护了流域、减缓了侵蚀、缓和了气候，为许多动物物种提供了庇护所。
2. State governments are well accustomed to managing forests, but traditionally they've focused on wildlife, watersheds and opportunities for recreation. 州政府已经习惯了管理森林，但一直以来他们关注的是野生动物、集水区和娱乐项目。
3. Monsoons shift away from normal watersheds. 季风性降雨偏离的正常流域。
4. Forests protect watersheds which supply fresh water to rivers. 森林保护向江河供应淡水的流域。
5. Tree planting, as in this image from Madagascar, helps protect watersheds. 如这幅来自马达加斯加的图片显示，植树有助于保护水域。
