Influence of forest and rangeland management on anadromous fish habitat in Western North America: planning forest roads to protect salmonid habitat.

Carlton S. Yee; Terry D. Roelofs

doi:10.2737/PNW-GTR-109

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Influence of forest and rangeland management on anadromous fish habitat in Western North America: planning forest roads to protect salmonid habitat.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Carlton S. Yee, Terry D. Roelofs

Year:

1980

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-GTR-109

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-109. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 32 p

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Abstract

The construction and existence of forest roads, landings, and decking areas may have significant effects on anadromous fish habitat . Major effects discussed in this paper are increased sedimentation from transportation networks, the hindrance to fish migration of drainage structures, and possible changes in water quality from road stabilization additives. Guidelines and recommendations to decrease or eliminate adverse effects are also given.

Keywords

Fish habitat, water quality, sedimentation, road building (forest/logging)

Citation

Yee, Carlton S.; Roelofs, Terry D. 1980. Influence of forest and rangeland management on anadromous fish habitat in Western North America: planning forest roads to protect salmonid habitat. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-109. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 32 p