Evaluating forest Influence on Rainfall-runoff Relationship from Paired Micro-watersheds of Lesser Himalayas, India
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https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2014/v140i7/51384Keywords:
Rainfall-runoff Relationship, Oak Forest, Key Words, Degraded Forest, Hydrological Processes, Micro-watershedAbstract
The purpose of this study was to establish rainfall-runoff relationship amongst the hydro-meteorological and vegetation characteristics and other site parameters at micro-watershed level. It brings out the assessment impact of forest on hydrological behavior. Efforts were made through present study, in which two micro-watersheds namely Arnigad (Dense Oak Forest) and Bansigad (Degraded Oak Forest) near Mussoorie, India were monitored continuously for the period of three years. The present study indicated that a dense forest cover regulates stream flow and controls the high peak flows, resulting in delayed discharge peaks which makes stream perennial and sustainable.References
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