Maximising runoff retention by vegetated landscape elements positioned through spatial optimisation KU Leuven
Ecosystem services provided by vegetated landscape elements (vLEs) are increasingly recognised. One of the services provided is the mitigation of downstream flood risk. Obviously, the type and spatial configuration of vLEs impact the magnitude and timing of the runoff retention. Hence policy programs focused on the conservation and restoration of vLEs would benefit from a capability to determine the optimal spatial configuration of vLEs leading ...