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urban, Soil, Infiltration, Trees

A research study was conducted to determine the significance of soil disturbance, urban vegetation and infiltration in suburban stormwater management. Reclamation of disturbed sites through urban soil and tree management has the potential to significantly increase the low infiltration conditions thereby reducing the volume of stormwater runoff.