Excerpt from Potential Water Yield Response Following Clearcut Harvesting on North and South Slopes in Northern Idaho
The hydrologic response of small clearcuts on north and south slopes in northern Idaho was investigated. On the north slope, substantial gains (27 to 35 cm) in potential water yield per year resulted from (a) removal of transpiring surfaces associated with plant cover, (b) elimination of snow interception by a closed - canopied forest, and (c) gradual reoccupation of the soil mantle by invading herbaceous Species. On the south slope, small to moderate gains (4 to 11 cm) in yield resulted from clearcutting, at least in 1973, the year studied. In earlier years, the gains probably would have been negligible. Site factors that compensated for clearcut'ting kept gains in yield small to moderate on the south slope. Initial forest losses from interception were light because of the open-canopied structure of the tim ber and windiness at treetop level. In the clearcut, water gains from reduced transpiration were more than used up within 4 years by invading shrub Species. The south Slope clearcut was subjected to other sources of water loss also.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the impact of clearcutting on water yield in northern Idaho, specifically examining how harvesting practices affect water storage in the soil and snowpack. The author investigates two clearcuts, one on a north-facing slope and the other on a south-facing slope, and compares them to adjacent forested areas. The study reveals that clearcutting on the north slope leads to substantial gains in water yield due to reduced evapotranspiration and snow interception. However, on the south slope, these gains are smaller and more variable due to factors such as wind exposure and vegetation recovery. The book highlights the importance of slope orientation and vegetation in managing water resources in forested areas and provides valuable insights for land managers and policymakers seeking to balance timber harvesting with water yield goals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332767199_0
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