Estimating the cumulative long-term effects of forest harvests on annual water yield in Alberta

Authors

R.H. Swanson
R.D. Wynes
R.L. Rothwell

Document Type

Conference

Source

Forest-Fish Conference 1996: land management practices affecting aquatic ecosystems. Program and abstracts. May 1-4, 1996, Calgary, Alberta.

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Forest-Fish Conference 1996

First Page

16

Last Page

16

Publication Date

5-2-1996

Abstract

Forest harvesting interacts with fisheries in two important ways; by modifying the flow regime of a stream and by altering the input of sediments. The solution to the latter is primarily one of applying good and reasonably well-known engineering practices during the harvesting phase. The 'solution' to the first is more difficult to determine, as the effects on flow regime may be insignificant, beneficial or detrimental, depending upon how and when they occur.

Recommended Citation

Swanson, R.H.; Wynes, R.D.; and Rothwell, R.L., "Estimating the cumulative long-term effects of forest harvests on annual water yield in Alberta" (1996). Aspen Bibliography. Paper 1158.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/aspen_bib/1158