Legacy earthen berms influence vegetation and hydrologic complexity in the Altar Valley, Arizona

Legacy earthen berms influence vegetation and hydrologic complexity in the Altar Valley, Arizona

Across the American Southwest water development has played a critical role in managing rangelands. Earthen berms have been constructed throughout US rangelands to manage runoff and reduce erosion. The berms altered runoff patterns to increase soil moisture with positive local vegetative response. Ho...

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Main Authors: Mary H. Nichols, Sara E. Duke, Chandra Holifield Collins, Lauren Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2023-12-01
Series:International Soil and Water Conservation Research
Subjects:
Legacy conservation structure
Earthen bank
Earthen berm
Land degradation
Rangeland
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095633923000059

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