Well, first result on my search engine links to an UN specialized agency (FAO) document. > Forests perform important buffering functions, such as cooling effec

Well, first result on my search engine links to an UN specialized agency (FAO) document. > Forests perform important buffering functions, such as cooling effects, the interception of precipitation, and water infiltration and retention. https://www.fao.org/sustainable-forest-management/toolbox/modules/forest-and-water/basic-knowledge/en/?type=111 https://www.fao.org/sustainable-forest-management/toolbox/mo...