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Runoff and erosion characteristics of a revegetated surface mined site in western North Dakota

Journal Article · · N.D. Farm Res.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6082478
A rainfall simulator was used to measure runoff and soil loss from undisturbed, harvested, bare, and surface mulched treatments on a revegetated surface-mined site in western North Dakota. Application of straw mulch reduced erosion by 66% compared with the bare condition. Results indicate that as vegetation becomes established on surface-mined areas, the erosion susceptibility of recently topsoiled sites will be significantly reduced.
Research Organization:
Colorado State Univ
OSTI ID:
6082478
Journal Information:
N.D. Farm Res.; (United States), Journal Name: N.D. Farm Res.; (United States) Vol. 37:6; ISSN NDFRA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English