Function for Natural Dam in a Tropical Rain Forest, Peninsular Malaysia

Abstract

Detailed and accurate hydrological observation and investigation have been conducted at a small tropical rain forest catchment, Bukit Tarek Experimental Watershed in Peninsular Malaysia. In this paper I addressed that 1) soil physical properties, 2) variation in soil moisture to rainfall-runoff responses, 3) seasonal variation in soil water storage, and change in soil physical properties caused by forest disturbances. These results allow us to understand the function for natural dam in a tropical rain forest.