| dc.description.abstract | Vegetation cover and related factors such as litter and organic content of soil, is known to be
important in controlling and/or reducing erosion rates (Meeuwig 1971). Other factors such as slope,
soil particle size, soil chemistry and water content are also important.
This project was designed to provide an analysis of present cover on two water sheds in the
Nemadji Basin. This, in turn, could be useful in determining lo cations of specific
demonstration projects, serving as a guide in developing practical land management procedures
utilize present cover capabilities in minimizing red clay erosion and to provide, from the
historical record, an indication of cover prior to the settlement of the area. The latter might
provide insights into the extent of the erosion problem at the time of the survey as well as an
indication of vegetation cover which was not under man's influence.
This9 the final report, is presented in three sections. Part One treats pre settlement vegetation,
Part Two current vegetation and Part Three offers bird summaries and recommendations. | en_US |
