Soil erosion following a wildfire often needs to be addressed in areas of high-intensity fires. Which method is used to minimize erosion depends on soil type, slope steepness and subsequent rainfall.
Alicia Christiansen, Wildfire Recovery group |
Nov 2020 |
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PAM is a synthetic water-soluble polymer composed of molecules of acrylamide. PAM binds soil particles together, causing them to settle out and not be carried away in runoff water. This prevents soil loss and ...
Riparian areas are rich ecological environments that support a diversity of life and contribute to the overall health of our communities. But they are delicate and complex, and face threats to their existence. Private landowners ...
Forests produce economic benefits such as timber, forest products and jobs. They also provide wildlife habitat, recreation, carbon storage and clean water. In fact, most of Oregon’s drinking water is sourced from ...
Excessive summer irrigation of oak and madrone trees may promote fungal diseases such as the oak root fungus (aka armillaria root disease) and crown rot.
This article briefly discusses the most prevalent madrone disease problems, then offers a broader perspective on the health of this southern Oregon native.
Max Bennett, David C. Shaw |
Nov 2006 |
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Riparian zones — those transition areas between bodies of water and land — are rich ecosystems that benefit man and nature. They make up a small percentage of the landscape but their importance far exceeds their geographic...