南方坡地的研究,华南沿海及开放地区(特区)作为一个整体进行总合研究和华南热带、亚热带区划工作是黄秉维先生对华南地理学研究所作出的重要贡献。

Professor Huang Bingwei graduated from the Department of Geography at Zhongshan University in his early years. As a native of Guangdong Province, he cherishes his native places. Many of his geographical studies were carried out in Guangdong Province. His contributions to the geographical studies in the southern part of China include. (1) He proposed the line of demarcation between tropical and subtropical regions. This result can be used as a scientific basis for determining the distribution of tropical crops.(2) There are many mountains and hills in the southern part of China, which lias serious soil erosion problems. Proi essor Huang has Proposed some scientific suggestions and measures to prevent soil erosions. (3) He has also given useful advices on the development of the Guangzhou Institute of Geography, especially on the researches after the reform policies were adopted.