This invention discloses a method for transforming and improving the quality of inefficient ecological forests in the
Loess Plateau, belonging to the field of ecological
forest management technology. The method first determines the type of inefficient ecological forest, classifying it into four categories: overly sparse, overly dense, aging, and restricted. Then, it matches corresponding transformation procedures based on the type: for overly sparse stands, replanting and
land preparation for
rainwater harvesting are carried out; for overly dense stands, gradient
thinning is implemented, and soil
moisture and tree growth are monitored; for aging stands,
pruning, deep burial of
litter, and combined
rainwater harvesting and
water conservation are employed; for restricted stands, rainwater infiltration holes are created, branches are pruned, and backfilling is used to increase
fertility. This invention specifically addresses the problems of unbalanced forest density, tree aging, soil and water
nutrient deficiency, and restricted stand growth in the
Loess Plateau, improving stand stability and health, and enhancing
soil water environment and
nutrient status. The technology is easy to operate, has low transformation costs, and is suitable for large-
scale transformation of various types of inefficient ecological forests in the
Loess Plateau.