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Cataloging Information
Topic(s):
Fuel Treatments & Effects
Fuels
Fuels
NRFSN number: 14946
FRAMES RCS number: 647
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This fact sheet describes the sources of sediment in upland forest watersheds in the context of fuel management activities. It presents the dominant forest soil erosion processes, and the principles behind the new sediment delivery interface developed to aid in erosion analysis of fuel management projects.
Citation
Elliot, William J.; Robichaud, Peter R. 2005. Fuels planning: science synthesis and integration; environmental consequences fact sheet 8: evaluating sedimentation risks associated with fuel management. Research Note RMRS-RN-23-8-WWW. Fort Collins, CO: USDA Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.