Clear-Cutting Can Lead to Extreme Flood Risk

Researchers warn that clear-cutting leads to massive flooding events.

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found that clear-cut logging dramatically increases the risk of severe floods, making them 4-18 times more frequent — and the impacts could last for four decades.

These findings highlight the need for improvements to sustainable forestry practices that protect communities and ecosystems.

“We hope the industry and policymakers will take note of the findings, which show that it matters not only how much forest you remove but also where, how and under what conditions.”

— Dr. Younes Alila, UBC Hydrologist

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