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Forests can help prevent floods and droughts

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News Published 24 Sep 2015 Last modified 23 Nov 2020

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Photo: © Annemarie Bastrup-Birk

Forests can retain excess rainwater, prevent extreme run-offs and reduce the damage from flooding. They can also help mitigate the effects of droughts. A new report published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA) provides an overview of the water-retention potential of European forests.