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Incorporating Trees into Urban Rainwater Management Systems

Science of Arboriculture
Science of Arboriculture
Episode • Nov 20, 2009
Trees are well suited to become a part of a city’s rainwater management system, but must have sufficient soil resources and large canopies that reduce the impact of rainfall by absorbing and retaining water and decreasing peak flows into regional water systems. James R. Urban explains how urban foresters and arborists are key initiators in the use of trees for rainwater management.

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