Towards a new understanding of forests and water: An overview of the state of knowledge about forest and water interactions and salient issues in forest and water policy

Title
Towards a new understanding of forests and water: An overview of the state of knowledge about forest and water interactions and salient issues in forest and water policy
Abstract
The availability and quality of water in many regions of the world are more and more threatened by overuse, misuse and pollution, and it is increasingly recognized that both are strongly influenced by forests. Moreover, climate change is altering forest’s role in regulating water flows and influencing the availability of water resources (Bergkamp, Orlando and Burton, 2003). Therefore, the relationship between forests and water is a critical issue that must be accorded high priority.
Begin Date
2008-07-15
Originator Name
Calder, I., et al. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Rome, Italy.
Links
www.bvsde.paho.org/bvsacd/cd68/a1598e00-4.pdf
Location
Global or not applicable
Keywords
Downstream, Recharge, Rivers, Watershed, Watershed Management
Resource Type
Document
Resource Owner
Pax

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