The proportion of a watershed that is logged isn’t the only factor that determines flood risk. The landscape and climate matter too.
- Professor, Department of Forest Resources Management, University of British Columbia
In mountainous environments, logging can hasten snowmelt, leading to larger floods.
Large floods happen naturally, however, adding or removing forests can change not only their sizes but also how often they occur.
Governments and experts need to consider both the frequency and size of floods to better prepare for future ones.
Contact Younes for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Article Feed
- Joined
