Prospects for affecting the quantity and timing of water yield through snowpack management in California

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TitleProspects for affecting the quantity and timing of water yield through snowpack management in California
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1960
AuthorsAnderson, H. W.
Conference Name28th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 28th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1960
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationSanta Fe, New Mexico
KeywordsForest management, Snowpack water yield
Abstract

One of four papers dealing with snow hydrology of water yield from forested areas in different sections of the United States and different climatic and vegetative types.A resume of past studies performed in the several California forests is presented. The effects of logging operations and the various type of timber cutting patterns, strip, block, clear, and selective cutting practices are studied to determine the water yield from each area so affected. Logging slash disposal methods are also studied with their effects upon water yield and also reforestation and effects on soil moisture. Various aspects and slopes of forested areas were considered.
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