Flood Protection by Forests in Alpine Watersheds: Lessons Learned from Austrian Case Studies
This chapter highlights the influence of mountain forests on runoff patterns in Alpine catchments. We discuss the forest impact at different spatial scales and bridge to the requirements for an integrated natural hazard risk management, which considers forest as an efficient protection measure again...
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| Language: | English |
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2021
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