Why do some floods come from “old” water? Hydrologist Dr. Marius Floriancic unpacks the old water paradox, how forests store and later release rainfall from months or even decades past. From DIY sensors to a long-term forest lab in Zurich designed to run for 100 years, we explore how soil, deadwood, and tree roots can help forests survive a changing climate.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 - 4:20 Old Water Paradox and WaldLab

4:20 - 9:55 The Implications of Old Water in Forest Soils

9:56 - 11:50 Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation

11:55 - 13:37 Long-term Research Goals at Valt Lab