The enduring link between forest cover and rainfall: a historical perspective on science and policy discussions

Abstract Background This article traces the history of scientific ideas connecting forest cover with rainfall to inform ongoing debates about whether forests are net users or producers of water in the hydrological cycle. Scholars of the supply-side school argue that forests are net producers and mag...

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Main Authors: Brett M. Bennett, Gregory A. Barton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-02-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40663-017-0124-9