Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to establish rainfall-runoff relationship amongst the hydro-meteorological and
vegetation characteristics and other site parameters at micro-watershed level. It brings out the assessment impact of
forest on hydrological behavior. Efforts were made through present study, in which two micro-watersheds namely
Arnigad (Dense Oak Forest) and Bansigad (Degraded Oak Forest) near Mussoorie, India were monitored continuously
for the period of three years. The present study indicated that a dense forest cover regulates stream flow and controls
the high peak flows, resulting in delayed discharge peaks which makes stream perennial and sustainable.
