Submitted by admineplanete on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition Afforestation of reservoir catchments can have multiple benefits. It can reduce sediment inputs from the catchment, lengthening the life of the reservoir, and may also have beneficial effects on water quality in some cases when peatlands are afforested. Afforestation can reduce peak flows and help to maintain base flows. The benefits of afforestation must be balanced against the potential for increased evapotranspiration from a rapidly growing forest. - Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission Links Relation type Narrower Concept Natural Water Retention Measure External links Themes forestry Type of action Restoration Biophysical benefits Decrease of runoff Decrease of erosion Flood protection Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL