Bridging the Gap between Ecosystem Theory and Forest Watershed Management
Bridging the Gap between Ecosystem Theory and Forest Watershed Management
A Synthesis of 30+ Years of Research on WS 7
This chapter provides a synthesis of the more than 30 years of research on Watershed 7 (WS 7) at Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory. It argues that findings from WS 7 provide important information on the management of southern Appalachians mixed-hardwood forests. The WS 7 study provides an opportunity to conduct detailed research on the effectiveness of previously established best management practices for forest road construction activities, and to evaluate some new road standards meant to reduce erosion and sediment movement. Water yield responses measured following harvest on WS 7 also support the regional use of a previously derived empirical model for predicting short-term annual flow responses for forest management planning in similar hardwood forests. The chapter concludes with a summary of perceptions of long-term changes in economic values and ecological services in a management context.
Keywords: Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, watersheds, forest management, mixed hardwood forests
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