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Can a city's canopy replace a multi-million dollar drainage pipe? 🌧️🌳In Episode 18, we explore the incredible role of trees as Green Infrastructure. In a concrete jungle, rain has nowhere to go but the drain—until it hits a tree. We dive into the science of how urban forests act as a natural sponge, protecting our cities from catastrophic flooding and toxic runoff.Learn the three-step process of water management: Rainfall Interception, Gradual Infiltration, and Soil Stabilization. We’ll also discuss how modern cities are integrating trees into Bioswales and Rain Gardens to save millions in infrastructure costs.In this video, you will learn:Impervious Surfaces: Why pavement is the enemy of the water cycle.Rainfall Interception: How leaves catch and evaporate water before it hits the ground.Infiltration & Porosity: How tree roots turn soil into a drainage system.Soil Stabilization: Preventing erosion on slopes and stream banks.Economic Impact: Using i-Tree to calculate the millions of dollars trees save in stormwater costs.🎓 ISA Exam Insight:Preparing for the ISA Urban Forest Professional exam? You must understand the two primary ways trees manage water: Interception (above ground) and Infiltration (below ground). This episode focuses on the key concepts regarding soil structure and porosity that are frequent flyers on the certification exam.#Stormwater #UrbanForestry #ISAExam #GreenInfrastructure #Sustainability #FloodPrevention #CivilEngineering #TreeCare #EcoFriendly #ClimateResilience

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