Contributions

  • Gottfried, Gerald J. - Contributor
  • Rocky Mountain Research Station (Fort Collins, Colo.) - Contributor

Publication

2012 - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fort Collins, CO, Colorado

Language

English

Word Count

5,000 words, Guess

Page Count

20 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCGB842 .F65 2012

Description

Hydrologic processes in the pinyon-juniper woodlands of the western region of the United States are variable because of the inherent interactions among the occurring precipitation regimes, geomorphological settings, and edaphic conditions that characterize the ecosystem. A wide range of past and present land-use practices further complicates comprehensive evaluations of these hydrologic processes. Heterogeneous vegetative covers make it even more difficult to generalize hydrologic processes and the effects of land management practices on the water balance. Nevertheless, estimates of interception, infiltration, evapotranspiration, soil moisture storage, and hillslope soil erosion of these on-site hydrologic processes have been obtained in plot studies. Estimates of off-site streamflow volumes, sediment yields and transport, and quality of streamflow water are available from the results of watershed-level investigations. Estimates of these respective hydrologic processes are presented in this general technical report.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • General technical report RMRS -- GTR-271

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