Forest Hydrology and Watershed

Dear Colleagues,

Changes in forest area and forest types, caused by nature and anthropogenic disturbances, have significant impacts on hydrological processes at the watershed level. Natural forest disturbances (e.g., wildfire and insect infestation) and anthropogenic interventions (e.g., forest harvest, plantation and urbanization) have caused dramatic changes in forests across the globe. Anticipated climate change will have significant impacts on forests by altering the extent and frequency of natural disturbances, and will interact with anthropogenic disturbances. Climate change and changes in forest cover are considered as the most important drivers for hydrological processes in forested watersheds. Understanding how two drivers interactively influence hydrological processes, water quality, and ecosystems are pivotal for sustainable water management and ecosystem function. We would like to dedicate a Special Issue of Forests to discuss the interactions between forests and climate hydrology at the watershed level. We welcome research papers focused on the effects of forests and change in forests on hydrological regimes, water quality, and aquatic habitats in watersheds of different sizes. We encourage submissions dealing with field observations, as well as statistical and hydrological modeling for addressing future scientific challenges.

Prof. Fan-Rui Meng
Prof. Altaf Arain
Mr. Qiang Li
Prof. Michael Pisaric
Guest Editors

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