Articles | Volume 19, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-19-1961-2015
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-19-1961-2015
Research article
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23 Apr 2015
Research article |  | 23 Apr 2015

Estimation of temporal and spatial variations in groundwater recharge in unconfined sand aquifers using Scots pine inventories

P. Ala-aho, P. M. Rossi, and B. Kløve

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We present a novel simulation method for estimating spatially distributed and transient groundwater recharge in unconfined sandy aquifers. The approach uses field data for the most important parameters affecting groundwater recharge and accounts for parameter uncertainty. The results show that tree canopy cover is the most important factor in controlling groundwater recharge at our study area. Tree canopy is thinned by forestry, which may lead to a significant increase of groundwater recharge.