Submitted by admineplanete on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition Planting and maintaining tree cover in near-stream areas can have multiple benefits including erosion and nutrient leaching control. They will also slow the stream velocity during high flow flood events and may have beneficial effects on stream temperature. Maintaining treed forest buffers during clearcutting can help minimizing the adverse effects of forestry on water quality and may have additional biodiversity benefits. - 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 urban area natural area forestry agriculture Type of action Restoration Maintenance Biophysical benefits Water quality improvement Soil conservation Biodiversity enhancement Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL