Invasion of natural grasslands by exotic trees increases flood risks in mountainous landscapes in South India
Abstract

Invasive trees in catchments around the world are a source of concern due to their hydrological and ecological impacts. A large number of studies have focused on their impact on dry-season stream discharge due to enhanced transpiration. The impact of invasive trees on stream discharge and flood risk during extreme rain events, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change, has not been addressed adequately.

Year of Publication
2023
Journal
Journal of Hydrology
Volume
617
Issue
A
Number of Pages
128944+
Date Published
02/2023
ISBN Number
0022-1694
URL
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022169422015141
DOI
10.1016/j.jhydrol.2022.128944
Alternate Journal
Journal of Hydrology