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i-Tree Hydro
i-Tree Hydro is a free desktop hydrology model from the USDA Forest Service that simulates how changes in urban tree canopy and impervious surfaces affect streamflow and water quality across watershed and city scales.
Why it stands out
It is the first vegetation-specific urban hydrology model, using preloaded U.S. topographic, weather, and streamflow datasets so non-experts can run defensible land cover scenario comparisons without GIS skills.
Who it's for
Decision makers
Who typically buys or approves it
- VP of Vegetation Management
- Chief Operating Officer
Day-to-day users
Who works in it
- Utility Forester / Arborist
- Vegetation Management Analyst
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