Forests, Climate, and Hydrology: Regional Impacts (1988): 3. Effects of tropical forest on water yield: Appendix

Forests, Climate, and Hydrology: Regional Impacts (1988)

3. Effects of tropical forest on water yield

		(introductory text)
		Abstract
		The tropical forest regions
		Hydrological processes in tropical forests
		Water yield characteristics
		Methods of detecting the effects of forests on water yield
		Effects of tropical forests on water yield
		Conclusion
		Appendix
		Symbols and abbreviations
		References
		Assessment

Appendix

Köppen Scheme of Classification Modified by Trewartha (1961)

A. Tropical forest climates; all months above 18°C.

C. Humid sub-tropical.

a. Warmest month above 22°C.
b. Warmest month below 22°C.
c. Less than 4 months above 10°C.
d. Less than 4 months below 10°C.
f. Constantly moist, rainfall every month of year.
s. Dry season in summer.
w. Dry season in winter.
m. Monsoonal rain, short dry season, yearly rainfall sufficient to support tropical rain forest.