Without the trees, water runs off rather than percolating into the soil.
Removing trees can disrupt the natural water absorption process, leading to increased surface runoff. Trees help to slow down and filter water, reducing the amount of water entering waterways. Without trees, water can flow more quickly over the land, increasing the risk of flooding.
Percolation
Percolation
Percolation
Percolation
it is the removed ebstablished of a forest or an island of trees in an area where there is forest
When there are no trees the land is more exposed to wind and weather, soil gets washed away and sudden rainstorms can cause flash flooding. Trees hold the soil together and stabilise the area, so rainfall is less likely to run along the surface but is more liable to percolate into the soil.
To prevent flooding in your area, you can take steps such as building proper drainage systems, maintaining waterways, and avoiding construction in flood-prone areas. Additionally, planting trees and creating green spaces can help absorb excess water and reduce the risk of flooding.
Because after an area has been burned there is little vegetation remaining and vegetation helps the soil to absorb more water. So it follows that if you have an area recently burned and removed of vegetation then that area will be much more prone to flooding due to decreased soil absorption.
Yes, the roots of trees help bind soil together, preventing erosion. When trees are removed, the soil becomes more susceptible to erosion by wind and water. This can lead to loss of topsoil and decreased soil fertility.
No...there should be some flooding and maybe some downed trees and power outages, but the DC area should be fine.
There are many types of hickory trees. If pecan trees grow in your area, its very likely that other members of the hickory family will as well.