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Results on hydrological changes following forest operations in southern Chile are discussed. In one of the study areas (La Reina catchment, 34.4 ha) peak flows from the pre-harvesting period (1997-1999) are compared with those from the post-harvesting period (since 2000). Peak flows increased by 66% in the "small" rainfall events and 42% during "large" events after clearcutting the Pinus radiate plantation. The analysis showed that peak flows in each year of the post-harvest period were still significantly higher than those registered before clearcutting. These results, together with those obtained in the other study areas, are intended to contribute to the integrated forest and water resources management and to the sustainability of the forest plantation development in Chile. Copyright © 2006 IAHS Press.
Author(s): Iroumé A, Castillo C, Primrose H, Huber A, Bathurst J
Editor(s): Demuth S
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: Published
Conference Name: Climate variability and change: hydrological impacts
Year of Conference: 2006
Pages: 662-666
Publisher: IAHS
Notes: Proceedings of the 5th FRIEND world conference
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ISBN: 1901502783
