The model presented in the article helps understand how changes in vegetation cover affect energy balance and moisture levels at a 1 km2 scale. By simulating different scenarios, the model predicts that replacing forest with pasture can lead to higher surface temperatures, less moisture in the air, more runoff, and increased soil moisture. The model uses interconnected stores to control soil moisture levels and their impact on the environment. This research could help improve larger scale models by applying the 1 km2 unit multiple times.