Initiative Supported Enhancement of
Water Balance Model
In 2006, the District of North
Vancouver and the
University of British Columbia (UBC) initiated a precedent-setting initiative in order to enhance the capabilities of the web-based Water Balance Model for British Columbia. Undertaken in partnership with a number of agencies, the
purpose of the Urban Forest Research Project was to quantify the proportion of
rainfall intercepted by the tree canopy in an urban forest.
“It is exciting how quickly this project came together,” observed the District's
Richard Boase at the time. “It was only
12 months ago that we had our first meeting with Dr. Hans Schreier and Dr.
Markus Weiler of UBC to initiate development of the Tree Canopy Module. At the
time we discussed the strategic importance of a long-term relationship between
the University and the Water Balance Model Partnership. Well, we have made it happen thanks to Hans Schreier
who has been our champion at UBC."
“Under the current project, we will explore the variables influencing the
interception process and hence quantify interception of trees and bushes within
an urban environment. In particular, we will focus on the effects of tree
density, tree structure and tree species. This research will directly inform
urban planning and will be used to populate the Water Balance Model with real
data.”
TO LEARN MORE: To read the complete story posted on the Waterbucket.ca website in August 2006, click on University of British Columbia Undertakes Tree Canopy Research Project to Support Water Balance Model.
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