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Retention of phosphorus from simulated run-off within forested streamside management zones (SMZs) of the Piedmont
Retention of phosphorus from simulated run-off within forested streamside management zones (SMZs) of the Piedmont
Author(s)
White, W. J.
Pinho, A.
Morris, L.A.
Jackson, C.R.
Pinho, A.
Morris, L.A.
Jackson, C.R.
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Hatcher, Kathryn J.
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Abstract
This project investigated the retention of
phosphorus and clay in 5m (wide) x 10m (deep) plots
located in streamside management zones in commercial
timber to which simulated runoff was applied from a
tank and dispenser system. The purpose of the project
was to quantify the filtering/adsorption benefits of
SMZs with respect to phosphorus and clay. Plots were
located on five slopes ranging from 2%-20% and either
had an undisturbed forest floor or had the forest floor
removed. Surface water samples were collected at 0, 2,
4, 6, and 10 meters within the SMZ during a 1-hour
runoff simulation and analyzed for total phosphorus
concentrations.
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Date Issued
2003-04
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