Sediment and runoff collected from skidder biomass reduction plots, Deception Creek Experimental Forest, Idaho

Metadata:
Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Miller, Ina S.
Originator: Elliot, William J.
Publication_Date: 2020
Title:
Sediment and runoff collected from skidder biomass reduction plots, Deception Creek Experimental Forest, Idaho
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular and raster digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Fort Collins, CO
Publisher: Forest Service Research Data Archive
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2020-0057
Description:
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.
Purpose:
Fuel reduction is a forest management tool that has been in practice for the last couple of decades, in particularly since the development of the Wildfires and Healthy Forest Initiative Act (2003, White House). The goal behind reduction of forest/rangeland fuels is to limit and/or prohibit catastrophic wildfires, pest infestation and to help promote healthy forests and wildlife habitat. Fuel reduction management plays an important role for forest managers when trying to minimize impact of wildland fire on the wildland urban interface (WUI). One of the concerns with fuel reduction practices is mineral soil exposure in a steep, mountainous environment. Exposing soil may contribute to conditions which are suitable for promoting erosion. This study investigates and measures sediment yield and runoff from small hillslope plots on a main skidder trail to the sediment yield and runoff from small hillslope plots on an undisturbed (control) site.

The silvicultural plan for this DCEF watershed is to encourage a more blister rust resistant western white pine within a minimum 200 year time frame. A 50 year old white pine stand presently occupies the 4 hectares (≈10 ac) on Unit 1. This unit will be treated using irregular shelterwood techniques and allow approximately 75 to 150 of white pine and mixed trees to subsist per acre. The silviculturists will accomplish the objectives by randomly selecting tress which may or may not be rust resistant.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 2003
Ending_Date: 2008
Currentness_Reference:
Ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Description_of_Geographic_Extent:
Deception Creek Experimental Forest and is located approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) east and northeast of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The legal description of this site is section 32 of T 51 N and R 1 W. (For a map of the area see \Supplements\DCEF_BiomassReduction_LocationMap.pdf.)
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -116.50270
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -116.51583
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 47.72148
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 47.71907
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: environment
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Theme_Keyword: inlandWaters
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: National Research & Development Taxonomy
Theme_Keyword: Ecology, Ecosystems, & Environment
Theme_Keyword: Hydrology, watersheds, sedimentation
Theme_Keyword: Fire
Theme_Keyword: Prescribed fire
Theme_Keyword: Natural Resource Management & Use
Theme_Keyword: Timber
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: biomass reduction
Theme_Keyword: forest engineering
Theme_Keyword: soil erosion
Theme_Keyword: fuel management
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Deception Creek Experimental Forest
Place_Keyword: Idaho
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
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
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name: \Supplements\DCEF_BiomassReduction_LocationMap.pdf
Browse_Graphic_File_Description:
Portable Document Format file containing map and inset location of the Deception Creek Experimental Forest skidder biomass reduction plots. Insets show the skidder trails and the location of the distributed plots, weather station, and nearby control plots.
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: PDF
Data_Set_Credit:
This project was funded by the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station and the National Fire Plan.
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: White House
Publication_Date: 2003
Title:
Wildfires and healthy forest initiative
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: webpage
Other_Citation_Details:
Accessed, April 16, 2020
Online_Linkage: https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/infocus/healthyforests/
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Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Data from this study were collected by trained technicians and professionals. Upon analysis, outliers that were deemed inaccurate have been culled from the data. All instrumentation was calibrated by the manufacturer or in our lab within a +/- 3% accuracy.

Hillslope Plot Runoff: Year one (2003) of this study does not reflect the correct amount of runoff from the disturbed hillslope plots. Data logger’s memory capacity was insufficient for the precipitation at this site, which averages approximately 1524 millimeters (mm) per year. In 2004 a second memory device was set up to log data when the first memory device was full. Thus, 2003 reflects less runoff that would have normally been logged.
Completeness_Report:
Missing data are denoted as ".". Below we describe some of the data missing in these data files.

Weather: There are periods when the equipment was malfunctioning and data were not recorded.
Lineage:
Methodology:
Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:
STUDY LOCATION

This study looked at the Sands Creek timber sale within the northern Idaho Deception Creek Experimental Forest (DCEF). This 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 on in Unit 1 on the DCEF, near the southwestern corner of the timber sale. Four plots were placed directly on Unit 1's main skidder trail and three on a nearby undisturbed site (control plots). Each hillslope runoff plot averaged 50 square meters (10 x 5 meters) and was separated from the surrounding hillslope/trail by sheet metal borders, natural barriers and/or installed waterbars (see \Supplements\TippingBucket_design_setup_schematic_photos.pdf and \Supplements\DCEF_BiomassReduction_LocationMap.pdf). The tipping bucket runoff equipment installed were specifically designed and built in-house for the purpose of measuring low flow and collecting small amounts of soil loss. Each hillslope runoff tipping bucket had a capacity of approximately 1 liter per tip and was equipped with a data logger recording the timestamp to determine runoff and was calibrated for a range of flows.

Hillslope runoff plots were chosen by the specific type of forest management biomass removal process, such as disturbance from a forwarder, skidder, prescribed burn, and/or cable logging operation. The plots were placed directly on the disturbance and needed to conform to a uniform type of treatment, uniform plot dimension (area, slope, aspect and profile skewness) and ability to install plots with relative ease (no extensive slashing, timber felling, bucking, and/or unnecessary soil disturbance required). The control plots were chosen by the same parameters as the disturbed plots only without biomass removal processes in evidence; concentrating on uniform area, slope, profile skewness, aspect and ease of installation.


DATA COLLECTION

Six different field methods were used to collect data from the above plots: bulk density samples, weather data, runoff, ground cover, soil loss and Global Positioning System (GPS) logged data.

1. BULK DENSITY
AMS (Art’s Machine Shop, American Falls, Idaho; https://www.ams-samplers.com/about-us) samplers were used to collect undisturbed soil cores samples randomly from all plots, both the disturbed and undisturbed at 10 and 20 centimeter (cm) depths. Soil bulk density and particle size analysis (to determine soil texture) were also calculated from these samples. Samples were collected by the small core sampling methods and the laboratory and calculation methods described in Page-Dumroese et al. (1999), \Supplements\Procedures_for_PSA_Part_I.pdf and \Supplements\Procedures_for_PSA_pipette_analysis_Part_II.pdf. Samples were collected when the site was installed.

2. WEATHER DATA
One weather station accompanied by a rain gauge was installed in an open canopy area on the main skidder trail of Unit 1 (\Supplements\DCEF_BiomassReduction_LocationMap.pdf). Daily weather station data were collected with Campbell Scientific data logger and programs. Connected to the data logger were the following peripherals: wind speed and direction, solar radiation, ambient temperature and humidity, and precipitation monitors.

3. HILLSLOPE TIPPING BUCKET RUNOFF PLOTS
Flow data were collected through the hillslope tipping buckets. Each tipping bucket had a capacity of approximately 1 liter per tip and was equipped with a data logger recording the timestamp of each tip to determine depth of runoff in millimeters.

4. GROUND COVER
Ground cover was collected yearly by a point intercept method. This was determined with a 1 meter square PVC frame fitted with a grid of string resulting in 100 intersection points. Fractions of charcoal, ash, mineral soil, organic material or branch were recorded (\Supplements\FieldProcedures_Cover.pdf). Cover percent was logged when field work could be scheduled in the summer, dates are included in data file.

5. SOIL LOSS
Hillslope runoff plots were chosen by the specific type of forest management biomass removal process, such as disturbance from a forwarder, skidder, prescribed burn, and/or cable logging operation. The plots themselves were placed directly on the disturbance and needed to conform to a uniform type of treatment, uniform plot dimension (area, slope, aspect and profile skewness) and ability to install plots with relative ease (no extensive slashing, timber felling, bucking, and/or unnecessary soil disturbance required). The control plots were chosen by the same parameters as the disturbed plots only without biomass removal processes in evidence; concentrating on uniform area, slope, profile skewness, aspect and ease of installation.

All hillslope plots were outfitted with a sediment trap to collect sediment eroded from the hillslope plot. Soil loss samples were collected from 1) the suspended water in the sediment trap, 2) the settled soil which accumulates in the sediment trap and 3) the gutter (see \Supplements\TippingBucket_design_setup_schematic_photos.pdf).

All soil loss samples were dried and analyzed for particle size in our lab (\Supplements\Procedures_for_PSA_Part_I.pdf and \Supplements\Procedures_for_PSA_pipette_analysis_Part_II.pdf).

Because the soil loss samples were collected after the events of the first year (2003), dates for this file are one year off. All other files are designated as: 2003-2007. The soil loss samples are designated as: 2004-2008 as they were collected during these years for soil loss that occurred during 2003-2007.

6. GPS DATA
GPS data were logged with a Trimble Pathfinder Pro XR receiver and system equipment. All trails, plots, rain gauge and/or weather stations were logged using this system. For Forest Service performance testing of the Trimble equipment see \Supplements\ProXR_3-2001.pdf. The trail GPS data were used to determine trail/unit area ratio (See \Data\2003_DCEF_BiomassReduction_Trail-Unit_ratio.csv).
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Citation_Information:
Originator: Page-Dumroese, Deborah S.
Originator: Brown, Robert E.
Originator: Jurgensen, Martin F.
Originator: Mroz, Glenn D.
Publication_Date: 1999
Title:
Comparison of methods for determining bulk densities of rocky forest soils
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:
Issue_Identification: 63(2): 379-383
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj1999.03615995006300020016x
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Digital Elevation Model 7.5x7.5 30 meter ASCII
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Topographic rasters
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TopoMaps
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Topographic files of the area were downloaded from the NRCS Data Gateway.
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GPS data were logged with a Trimble Pathfinder Pro XR receiver and system equipment. All trails, plots, boundaries, waterbars, weather stations etc. were logged using this system. For Forest Service performance testing of the Trimble equipment see \Supplements\ProXR_3-2001.pdf. NOTE: The trail GPS data were used to determine trail/unit area ratio (see
\Data\2003_DCEF_BiomassReduction_Trail-Unit_ratio.csv).

Digital elevation model (DEM) and topographic rasters were downloaded from the NRCS data gateway web site: https://datagateway.nrcs.usda.gov/ (accessed 8/25/2020). In addition, a georeferenced image file (\Data\GIS\DCEF_Rasters\dcef_pbs.img) created by Jeff Evans, a past GIS specialist employee, RMRS, Moscow Idaho was obtained.
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Process_Date: 2020
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\Data\2003_DCEF_BiomassReduction_Trail-Unit_ratio.csv: Comma-delimited ASCII text file containing length and area data from the forwarder trails measured on Unit 1. The first 24 rows contain header information including blank rows.

NOTE: Possibility of additional minor trails at the top of the unit were not logged.

Variables include:

Trail Name = trail name given when trail was logged with gps.

Trail Description = description of the trail

Disturbance = type of disturbance for the indicated trail

Trail Length (m) = trail length given in meters

Trail Area (m^2) = Trail area given in meters squared

Summary data include:
All trails area for Unit 1 (m^2) = sum of the area for all trails on Unit 1 in meters squared
Major trails only (m^2) = sum of the area for the major or main trails on Unit 1 in meters squared
Minor trails only (m^2) = sum of the area for the minor or spur trails on Unit 1 in meters squared
All trails area for Unit 1 (ha) = sum of the area for all trails on Unit 1 in hectares
Major trails only (ha) = sum of the area for major or main trails on Unit 1 in hectares
Minor trails only (ha) = sum of the area for minor or spur trails on Unit 1 in hectares
Total area of Unit (ha) = total area of Unit 1 in hectares
Percent area for all trails = percentage of Unit 1 are trails
Percent area for major trails = percentage of Unit 1 are major or main trails

width of trail in meters = 5
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\Data\2003-2004_DCEF_BiomassReduction_PSA_BD.csv: Comma-delimited ASCII text file containing Deception Creek Experimental Forest Bulk Density (BD) and Particle Size Analysis (PSA) Samples-2003 and 2004. All weights are provided in grams (g). The first 21 rows contain header information, and the last 3 rows of data contain summary data.

Variable include:

Particle Size = size of particle (millimeters) or description of measurement (these are defined below)
Total Organics = Total organic component of the soil sample
Total Sample Wt. = Total weight of sample before processing
Bulk density = bulk density calculation in grams per cubic centimeters (g/cm³)

Columns B-R = bulk density for the specified particle size/measurement description and specified Runoff Tipping Bucket Runoff plots (TB-RO) (details defined below)
Treated = Skidder/jackpot burn = TB-RO's 4, 5, 6 and 7
Control = TB-RO's 8, 9 and 10
Treated samples collected in 2004
Control samples collected in 2003
Trail = sample taken on trail, otherwise off trail
Two sampling depths were taken: 0-10 centimeters (cm) and 10-20 cm
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\Data\2003-2007_DCEF_BiomassReduction_24hrWeather.csv: Comma-delimited ASCII text file containing 24 hour weather data from 2003 to 2007. The first 20 rows contain header information including blank rows. (Period (.) = equipment malfunction)

Variables include:

Date = date (mm/dd/yyyy, where mm=month, dd=day, yyyy=year)

AirTemp Avg (C) = average air temperature (degrees Celsius)

RelHumid-Avg (%) = average relative humidity (percent)

RelHumid-Max (%) = maximum daily relative humidity (percent)

RelHumid-Min (%) = minimum daily relative humidity (percent)

SolarRad-Avg (watts/m^2) = daily average solar radiation (watts per square meter)

WindSpeed-S-WVT (Avg) (m/s) = mean wind speed for the 24 hour period (meters per second [m/s])

WindDirec-D1-WVT = unit vector mean direction for the 24 hour period

WindDirec-Sd1-WVT = standard deviation of the direction for the 24 hour period

WindSpeed-Max (m/s) = maximum wind speed for the 24 hour period (m/s)

WindSpeed-Min (m/s) = minimum wind speed for the 24 hour period (m/s)

Precip (mm) = total precipitation measured in the gauge (millimeters)
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\Data\2003-2007_DCEF_BiomassReduction_ground-cover.csv: Comma-delimited ASCII text file containing 2003-2007 ground cover measurements. The first 18 rows contain header information. (In this file "." denotes data not collected that year.)

Deception Creek Experimental Forest (DECF) biomass reduction – skidder trail – ground cover

Variables include:

Year = year

Plot code = DCEF-TB-RO (Deception Creek Experimental Forest Tipping Bucket Runoff (Hillslope runoff plot's equipment)) | plot # (details defined below)
Treated plots = skidder trail = Plots 4, 5, 6 and 7
Control plots = 8, 9 and 10

Mineral fraction = fraction of mineral soil exposed on the surface

Ash fraction = fraction of ash exposed on the surface

Rock fraction = fraction of rock exposed on the surface

Branch fraction = fraction of branch exposed on the surface

Other organic material fraction = fraction of any other organic matter not accounted for exposed on the surface

Charcoal fraction = fraction of charcoal exposed on the surface

Sum = sum of fraction = 1 plus or minus 0.01
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
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\Data\2003-2007_DCEF_BiomassReduction_TB_Runoff.csv: Comma-delimited ASCII text file containing 2003-2007 hillslope runoff data. The first 15 rows contain header information. (In this file blank cells denote data not measured.)

Deception Creek Experimental Forest (DCEF) – biomass reduction – skidder trail

NOTE: Year one (2003) of this study does not reflect the correct amount of runoff from the disturbed hillslope plots. Data logger’s memory capacity was insufficient for the precipitation at this site, which averages approximately 1524 mm/year (60 inches/year). In 2004 a second memory device was set up to log data when the first memory device was full. Thus, 2003 reflects less runoff that would have normally been logged.

Variables include:

TB-RO XX Date/time = date and time (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm where mm=month, dd=day, yyyy=year, hh=hour, and mm=minute) of measurement for the specified Tipping Bucket Runoff (TB-RO) plot XX (XX = Treated = skidder trail = Plots 4, 5, 6 and 7; or XX = Control plots = 8, 9 and 10)

TB-RO XX Runoff (mm) = runoff (mm) for plot XX

Plot = TB-RO XX

Area m^2 = TB-RO XX area in square meters
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
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\Data\2004-2008_DCEF_BiomassReduction_soil-loss.csv: Comma-delimited ASCII text file containing 2004-2008 soil loss data. The first 21 rows contain header information including blank rows. (In this file "." denotes data not collected.) Unless otherwise noted, units are in grams.

Deception Creek Experimental Forest (DCEF) – biomass reduction – skidder trail – soil loss

Variables include:

Year = year

Particle Size (mm) or Summary Info = particle size (mm) or description of measurement (these are defined below)
Total Organics: total organic component of the soil sample (grams)
Split sample wt.: sample weight after splitting for analysis (grams)
Total Sample wt.: total weight of sample before processing (grams)
Area (m2): area of the plot in meters squared (m²)
Kg/ha: sediment loss calculated in Kg units (kilograms per hectare)
Mg/ha: sediment loss calculation in Mg units (megagrams per hectare)

Columns C-W = soil loss for the specified particle size/measurement description and specified Tipping Bucket Runoff; TB-RO plot # (details defined below)
Treated = Skidder trail = TB-RO's 4, 5, 6, 7
Control = TB-RO's 8, 9, 10
S = Suspended sample
T = Trap sample
G = Gutter sample
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GIS FILES

\Data\GIS\DECF_Rasters\dcef_pbs.img: Georeferenced image file created by Jeff Evans, a past GIS specialist employee, RMRS, Moscow Idaho. The file represents the topographic features of the Deception Creek Experimental Forest area.

\Data\GIS\DECF_Rasters\dem_mosaic: Georeferenced mosaicked Digital Elevation Model (DEM) raster file generated within the ArcGIS platform from topographic files of the area which were downloaded from the NRCS Data Gateway web site: https://datagateway.nrcs.usda.gov/ (accessed 08/25/2020).

\Data\GIS\DECF_Rasters\gway_75020_2_DEMASCII.txt: ASCII text file containing metadata for the DEM, downloaded from the NRCS Data Gateway web site: https://datagateway.nrcs.usda.gov/ (accessed 08/25/2020).

\Data\GIS\DECF_Rasters\hillshade.tif: Georeferenced TIF file (and associated files) generated within the ArcGIS platform, which helps display the shaded relief of the hillslope, generated from the DEM downloaded from the NRCS Data Gateway web site: https://datagateway.nrcs.usda.gov/ (accessed 08/25/2020).


\Data\GIS\DECF_Shapefiles\DCEF_ControlPlots.shp: Georeferenced shapefile (and associated files) containing a visual representation of the GPS logged data of the control plots location.

\Data\GIS\DECF_Shapefiles\DCEF_DistPlots_and_waterbars.shp: Georeferenced shapefile (and associated files) containing a visual representation of the GPS logged data of the disturbed (harvested) plot locations and waterbars within the Unit.

\Data\GIS\DECF_Shapefiles\DCEF_Trails.shp: Georeferenced shapefile (and associated files) containing the visual representations of GPS data for the biomass removal trails on the harvested unit.

\Data\GIS\DECF_Shapefiles\DCEF_Unit1.shp: Georeferenced shapefile (and associated files) containing a visual representation of the GPS logged data of the boundary of the Unit.

\Data\GIS\DECF_Shapefiles\DCEF_weather station.shp: Georeferenced shapefile (and associated files) containing a visual representation of the GPS logged data of the weather station.


\Data\GIS\DCEF_LocMap.mpk: ArcGIS Map Package file containing a map of the location and layout of the boundaries, plots and equipment of Unit 1 of the Deception Creek Experimental Forest study.
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SUPPLEMENTAL FILES

\Supplements\2001_SandsCreek_RP-ESA.pdf: Portable Document Format file containing a 2001 Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Sands Creek Research Project located in Kootenai County, Idaho.

\Supplements\DCEF_BiomassReduction_LocationMap.pdf: Portable Document Format file containing map and inset location of the Deception Creek Experimental Forest skidder biomass reduction plots. Insets show the skidder trails and the location of the distributed plots, weather station, and nearby control plots.

\Supplements\FieldProcedures_Cover.pdf: Portable Document Format file containing methods for collecting ground cover data from the University of Idaho' web page outlining point intercept techniques.

\Supplements\Procedures_for_PSA_Part_I.pdf: Portable Document Format file containing methods for determining soil particle size as found in our lab's soils lab sample processing notebook.

\Supplements\Procedures_for_PSA_pipette_analysis_Part_II.pdf: Portable Document Format file containing methods for determining soil particle size as found in our lab's soils lab sample processing notebook.

\Supplements\ProXR_3-2001.pdf: Portable Document Format file containing the performance testing of the Trimble Pathfinder Pro XR GPS.

\Supplements\TippingBucket_design_setup_schematic_photos.pdf: Portable Document Format file containing illustrations of the design/schematics of hillslope tipping bucket runoff design and study areas, includes example of treated Red Mt. plots.
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