Relation of plant cover to infiltration and erosion in ponderosa pine forests of Colorado

E. J. Dortignac; L. D. Love

doi:10.13031/2013.41085

Treesearch

Relation of plant cover to infiltration and erosion in ponderosa pine forests of Colorado

Formally Refereed

Authors:

E. J. Dortignac, L. D. Love

Year:

1960

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.41085

Source:

Transactions of the ASAE. 3(1): 58-61.

Download (PDF 689 KB)

Download (PDF 689 KB): https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/59454.pdf

Abstract

Ponderosa pine forests cover more than half of the timbered lands in Colorado. This forest zone occupies most of the Colorado Front Range, the easternmost range of the central Rocky Mountain system. Here ponderosa pine is found at elevations between 6,500 and 9,000 feet. Land features consist of ridges, mountain slopes, steep rocky canyons, foothills, narrow mountain valleys, and large openings or parks. Most soils originate from granites, which disintegrate readily and produce soils that erode easily when exposed. Soils derived from schist are next in extent but occupy considerably less land. Soils of sedimentary origin are minor.

Keywords

plant cover, soil, erosion

Citation

Dortignac, E. J.; Love, L. D. 1960. Relation of plant cover to infiltration and erosion in ponderosa pine forests of Colorado. Transactions of the ASAE. 3(1): 58-61.