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European Forests and Water Management

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What is the term used to refer to the multitude of water-related benefits that forests provide to society?

Forest–water nexus (correct)

Forest-hydro connection

Hydro-forestry correlation

Water-wood relationship

How much water do European forests provide to European citizens annually?

4 km (correct)

870,000 km

3.5 million km

92,000 km

What percentage of European lakes are located in forested catchments?

3.5 million km

92,000 km

71,000%

33% (correct)

How do forests contribute to the management of water quantity and quality?

By trapping sediments and pollutants in runoff waters from upslope land use Signup and view all the answers

Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) do forests contribute to by ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages?

SDG n. 3 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges for forest managers in maximizing forest benefits while conserving water resources?

Regulating water flow and reducing drought stress Signup and view all the answers

How does afforestation and reforestation contribute to the regulation of water flow and maintenance of water quality?

By reducing transpiration through mixed species plantations Signup and view all the answers

How do different harvesting regimes impact water resource security?

They may increase water consumption due to increased growth of remaining trees Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential negative impact of unmanaged or overstocked forests in terms of downstream water supply?

Reducing downstream water supply Signup and view all the answers

How does maintaining a good tree cover with healthy undergrowth contribute to improving or maintaining good water quality in a forest area?

By minimizing sediment loads and soil erosion Signup and view all the answers