Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development & Redevelopment: Urban Forestry
"Urban forestry is the study of trees and forests in and around towns and cities. Since trees absorb water, patches of forest and the trees that line streets can help provide some of the storm water management required in an urban setting. Urban forests also help break up a landscape of impervious cover, provide small but essential green spaces, and link walkways and trails. "Successful urban forestry requires a conservation plan for individual trees as well as forest areas larger than 10,000 feet2. A local forest or tree ordinance is one technique for achieving conservation, and when specific measures to protect and manage these areas are included, urban forests and trees can also help reduce storm water management needs in urban areas." [from Factsheet Description]
March 2003
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Stormwater Management, Water Quality/Quantity
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