Effect of an Aspen Clearcutting on Water Yield and Quality in Northern Minnesota

Authors

Elon S. Verry

Document Type

Contribution to Book

Source

American Water Resources Association

Editor

Sandor C. Csallany, Thad G. McLaughlin, William D. Striffer

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Watersheds in Transition; Proceedings of Symposium

First Page

276

Last Page

284

Publication Date

1972

Abstract

The impact of different forest types on streamflow or groundwater recharge must be considered in evaluating multiple-use alternatives. The impact of species conversion on streamflow has been directly measured at the Coweeta Experimental Watersheds in North Carolina. However, the use of net precipitation¹ data, with appropriate cautions, provides a practical basis for estimating water yield differences between forest types where long-term streamflow comparisons are not available.

Recommended Citation

Verry, Elon S., "Effect of an Aspen Clearcutting on Water Yield and Quality in Northern Minnesota" (1972). Aspen Bibliography. Paper 5371.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/aspen_bib/5371