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Publication Details

Title:
Sediment and runoff collected from skidder biomass reduction plots, Deception Creek Experimental Forest, Idaho Data publication contains GIS data
Author(s):
Miller, Ina S.; Elliot, William J.
Publication Year:
2020
How to Cite:
These data were collected using funding from the U.S. Government and can be used without additional permissions or fees. If you use these data in a publication, presentation, or other research product please use the following citation:
Miller, Ina S.; Elliot, William J. 2020. Sediment and runoff collected from skidder biomass reduction plots, Deception Creek Experimental Forest, Idaho. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2020-0057
Abstract:
This investigation looked at the Sands Creek timber sale within the northern Idaho Deception Creek Experimental Forest (DCEF). The Sands Creek timber sale is approximately 46 hectares (113 acres), and is located roughly 40 kilometers (25 miles) east/northeast of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Seven hillslope tipping bucket runoff plots were installed in Unit 1 of DCEF, near the southwestern corner of the timber sale. Four disturbed plots were installed on Unit 1’s main skidder trail and the other three on a nearby undisturbed area (control plots). Hillslope runoff data were collected from 2003-2007. Cover data were collected on the disturbed site yearly; and on the control site, cover data were collected throughout the project except for 2004. Soil samples were gathered at each plot to discern soil texture (particle size analysis) and bulk density. Soil loss samples were collected 2004-2008 from 1) the suspended water in the sediment trap, 2) the soil collected in the sediment trap and 3) the gutter. Because the soil loss samples were collected after the events of equipment installation (2003), dates for this file are off by one year. The soil loss samples are designated as: 2004-2008 as they were collected during these years for soil loss that occurred during 2003-2007. Daily weather data from 2003-2007 collected from a weather station near the disturbed plots are also provided.

Additionally, included for download is a map package of the area (available for viewing in ArcGIS program) or the standalone files associated with the map (for use in ArcGIS or other GIS programs). The following data are included: Digital Elevation Model mosaic, topographic rasters, and several shapefiles outlining the locations of unit boundaries, control and treated plots, trails, waterbars, harvesting landing and weather station.

Keywords:
environment; geoscientificInformation; inlandWaters; Ecology, Ecosystems, & Environment; Hydrology, watersheds, sedimentation; Fire; Prescribed fire; Natural Resource Management & Use; Timber; biomass reduction; forest engineering; soil erosion; fuel management; Deception Creek Experimental Forest; Idaho
Related publications:
  • White House. 2003. Wildfires and healthy forest initiative. Accessed, April 16, 2020. https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/infocus/healthyforests/
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