Publications by authors named "James Kruegler"
Sci Total Environ
February 2022
Article Synopsis
- Trees in urban areas play a vital role in managing stormwater runoff, and a study investigated the impact of removing specific street trees on hydrologic changes in a residential environment.
- Removing 31 trees led to a significant increase of 198 m in surface runoff volume, which accounted for 4% of the total runoff, while peak discharge remained largely unaffected.
- The findings demonstrate the important ecosystem services provided by street trees, highlighting the need for city planners and engineers to consider tree retention in urban stormwater management strategies.
