how is forest an agent of retention of water
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Water retention has an influence on the amount of — and timing of — water delivery to streams and groundwater by increasing and maintaining infiltration and storage capacity of the soil. ... By releasing water in the dry season, forests can help to provide clean water and mitigate the effects of droughts.
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