Association·nserc

Leaf removal reduces urban stormwater nutrients

Claim that removing leaves can reduce nutrient concentrations and loads in urban stormwater.

Confidence
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Evidence Quote

Leaf removal reduces nutrient concentrations and loads in urban stormwater

Relationship

Leaf removal decreases stormwater nutrient load

Evidence

Selbig (2016) evaluates removing leaves as a means to reduce nutrient concentrations and loads in urban stormwater.

W. R. Selbig (2016). Evaluation of leaf removal as a means to reduce nutrient concentrations and loads in urban stormwater doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.06.187