"Using a mix of native and
exotic species offers significant
benefits โ shelter, permeability, low maintenance,
reduced wind erosion, habitat for pollinators,
resistance to drought, frost and snow break, and
higher dry-matter yields."
I am glad to see that now, but should it not be extended to the moderation of
storm water flow off?
Maybe trees lessen some flows a bit for the irrigation businesses, would that
be the reason.
This issue of "Living Here" has a lot about water. But as to stormwater, only
this:
"Stormwater discharge often contain contaminants.
If they get into surface water, they can adversely
affect water quality, and in turn, aquatic ecosystem
health and other in-stream values. Stormwater
discharges can also affect groundwater quality.
These discharges are unavoidable, so the Land
& Water Regional Plan has rules for avoiding,
remedying or mitigating adverse effects."
Why not floodng?
I am thinking of the flooding that has just happened in the Solomons where
forestry has been happening close to rivers.
Should more trees close to the Waimakariri River reduce our insurance payments
in Christchurch?
Brian