THE WATER USE BY VINEYARDS IS CHALLENGED

The Water Use by Vineyards Is Challenged by Jacob Charles

The Water Use by Vineyards Is Challenged

1. Main Idea

The article discusses the various ecological threats that the forests of Sonoma County face.

Deforestation

The forest cover of the Sonoma County has been dwindling rapidly over the decades as a result of its conversion to pasturelands, farms and plantations (www.nytimes.com).

The Vineyard Threat

The vineyards, however, appear to be the most severe menace that continue to grow in number despite the resistance from the environmental protection movements. The vineyards use up large quantities of water and deploy techniques ...