China’s vegetation restoration linked to groundwater drought from 2003 to 2015
Vegetation restoration on the Loess Plateau started in 1999, which caused a significant decline in groundwater storage levels.
From 2003 to 2015, researchers observed rapid vegetation growth alongside worsening groundwater drought conditions.
The decline in groundwater was statistically significant and affected a larger area with more severe drought.
Satellite data provided insights into the relationship between vegetation growth and groundwater drought across the region.
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