Submitted by admineplanete on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition Urban forest parks or protected areas provide multiple benefits including increased water infiltration, pollutant filtration, reductions in peak flow and maintenance of base flows. Urban forests also have many other aesthetic, biodiversity and quality of life 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 forestry Type of action Maintenance Urban planning Afforestation Biophysical benefits Water quality improvement Slowing down of water flow Infiltration Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL