Transpiration by established trees could increase the efficiency of stormwater control measures

Evapotranspiration is an important aspect of the hydrological cycle in natural landscapes. In cities, evapotranspiration is typically limited by reduced vegetation and extensive impervious surfaces. Stormwater control measures (SCMs) seek, among other objectives, to move the urban hydrological cycle towards pre-development conditions, promoting processes such as infiltration and evapotranspiration. Yet, evapotranspiration is generally assumed to...