Author : James T. Krygier,George W. Brown,Oregon State University. School of Forestry,Peter C. Klingeman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Clearcutting
ISBN : STANFORD:36105044265630
Studies on Effects of Watershed Practices on Streams by James T. Krygier,George W. Brown,Oregon State University. School of Forestry,Peter C. Klingeman Pdf
A number of studies were undertaken related to effects of clearcut logging on water quality and the process affected in small streams. Water temperature studied before and after logging was increased significantly where stream cover was removed. Energy balances of small streams were measured and predictive models were developed. Road building significantly increased sediment yield in clearcut and patch cut watersheds. Logging itself was not an important sediment contributor. Methods for sampling bed load and suspended sediment were developed. Bed load constituted 70 percent of suspended load during peak discharges.