Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
2000
Abstract
Sediment loss and nutrient concentrations in runoff were evaluated to determine the effects of site preparation burning on a recently harvested loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) site in east Texas. Sediment and nutrient losses prior to treatment were approximately the same from control plots and pretreatment burn plots. Nutrient analysis of runoff samples indicated that the prescribed burn caused increased losses of N, P, K, Ca, and Mg from treatment plots. Preliminary results indicate a significant increase in sediment concentration and sediment loss following the prescribed burning application. The data indicate a gradual decline in sediment loss and nutrient concentration over time corn treatment plots with respect to control plots. Sediment loss following treatment was within the range of sediment loss for an undisturbed forest in the south.
Repository Citation
Field, J. P.; Farrish, Kenneth W.; and Carter, E. A., "Soil and Nutrient Loss Following Site Preparation Burning" (2000). Faculty Publications. 503.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/forestry/503
Comments
Field, J.P.; Carter, E.A. 2000. Soil and Nutrient Loss Following Site Preparation Burning. Written for Presentation at the 2000 ASAE Annual International Meeting, Paper No. 005017