The Biotic Pump: How Forests Create Rain

Forests contribute to climate stability in many important ways, including creating regular rainfall patterns. If you are experiencing drought in your area, it may well be because of deforestation. Support me on Patreon: Make a one-time donation: Sources: Makarieva A.M., Gorshkov V.G., Li . (2009) Precipitation on land versus distance from the ocean: Evidence for a forest pump of atmospheric moisture. Ecological Complexity, 6, 302-307. Makarieva A.M., Gorshkov V.G. (2010) The Biotic Pump: Condensation, atmospheric dynamics and climate. International Journal of Water, 5(4), 365-385. A helpful overview of the theory: The music in this video is made by Kevin MacLeod, and can be found at: