Purpose Studying the response of soil moisture (theta) to rainfall is highly significant for comprehending water transport and balance. Nevertheless, the response of theta to rainfall in pristine forest land and farmland after forest reclamation in the Chinese red soil region is rarely compared.Methods In this study, the theta dynamics and the response characteristics of theta to rainfall in upland field (UF), paddy field (PF), and forest land (FL) were revealed, with continuous and high-frequency theta monitoring data at 5, 10, 20, 40, and 70 cm depths, respectively.Results The results showed...
