Rainfall Interception Tree canopies intercept 10–36% of annual rainfall in urban areas, delaying runoff onset and reducing peak flow volumes during storms (Xiao & McPherson, 2016; USDA Forest Service, 2009). Reference : Xiao, Q., & McPherson, E. G. (2016).  The role of trees in urban stormwater management . National Center for Biotechnology Information.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6134866/ Reference : USDA Forest Service. (2009).  Trees for Stormwater Manage

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