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Is there any science that suggests hardwood harvest near streams has degraded water quality or fish habitat?. Alder and Water Quality. Nitrate-N Export from Alsea. Source: George Ice. Aquatic Productivity Organics, Invertebrates, Fish Growth.
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Is there any science that suggests hardwood harvest near streams has degraded water quality or fish habitat?
Nitrate-N Export from Alsea Source: George Ice
How do we manage riparian stands with consideration for ecological functions, impacts, and benefits?
Explicit Riparian Design (ERD) a riparian silvicultural system that tailors riparian management prescriptions to site-specific conditions to promote and maintain ecological functions (environmental services) and contribute to a sustained yield of forest products.
Environmental Assessment • Stream Response & Connectivity • Riparian Forest Functions • Watershed Importance Conceptual Approach Explicit Riparian Design • Management Objectives • Riparian Function Requirements • Enhancement Potential • Harvest Option Riparian Design Effectiveness Assessment Regulatory Standards ERD versus Default Rx