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Fine organic debris and dissolved oxygen in streamed gravels in the Oregon Coast Range

Creator:: Skaugset, Arne E.
Abstract:: Intragravel organic loading and intragravel dissolved oxygen were studied to determine the relationship between timber harvesting adjacent to first-, second-, and third-order streams and intragravel water quality. Twenty watersheds in the central Coast Range of western Oregon were studied of which five were undisturbed, nine were partially harvested, and six...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Municipal water source turbidities following timber harvest and road construction in western Oregon

Creator:: Grizzel, Jeffrey D.
Abstract:: Many municipalities throughout western Oregon rely upon forested watersheds as a source for domestic water supply. These watersheds are commonly managed by state or federal agencies or private corporations for timber production. Activities related to forest management within municipal watersheds have the potential to adversely affect water quality. Timber harvesting...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

A characterization of road hydrology in the Oregon Coast Range

Creator:: Gilbert, Erin H.
Abstract:: Forest roads alter hillslope hydrologic processes by intercepting, concentrating, and rerouting storm runoff. Current road drainage guidelines are based on minimizing erosion and do not take into account the impact of forest roads on hillslope hydrology. This work monitors ditch flow and rainfall for 10 road segments over the course...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Hydrology of five forest roads in the Oregon Coast Range

Creator:: Marbet, Christine Erica
Abstract:: Understanding the impact of low volume road networks on forested watersheds is important for future forest management and watershed restoration. This study characterized the hydrology of five segments of forest road in the Oregon Coast Range. Rainfall, infiltration, road surface runoff, and intercepted subsurface flow were measured at each road...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Hydrology of Five Forest Roads in the Oregon Coast Range. Abstract approved

Soil compaction on a mechanized timber harvest operation in eastern Oregon

Creator:: Zaborske, Richard R.
Abstract:: The use of mechanized harvest equipment has been increasing as an economical method to harvest small diameter timber. While the use of this equipment is increasing, little is known about associated soil compaction. In particular, little information exists on soil compaction caused by feller--bunchers. This study measured soil compaction caused...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Forest harvesting impacts on coarse woody debris and channel form in central Oregon streams

Creator:: Knight, Stephen M.
Abstract:: Several streams in the mixed conifer cover type of the Ochoco and Blue Mountains of central Oregon were studied to determine what effects selective harvesting of the riparian timber stand had on the amounts and distribution of coarse woody debris (CWD) in the stream. Pristine streams were measured to develop...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Impacts on Coarse Woody Debris and Channel Form in Central Oregon Streams Abstract approved: Dr. Henry

The effect of the size and orientation of large wood on pool volume in two Oregon Coast Range streams

Creator:: Lombard, Pamela
Abstract:: This study was conducted to determine how the size and orientation of large wood placed in streams in combination with peak flows, substrate and channel gradient affect pool volume, surface area and maximum depth in two coastal Oregon streams. Eighteen Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) logs were placed in each of two...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The influence of contemporary forest harvesting on summer stream temperatures in headwater streams of Hinkle Creek, Oregon

Creator:: Kibler, Kelly Maren
Abstract:: Stream temperature is a water quality parameter that directly influences the quality of aquatic habitat, particularly for cold-water species such as Pacific salmonids. Forest harvesting adjacent to a stream can increase the amount of solar radiation the stream receives, which can elevate stream temperatures and impair aquatic habitat. Oregon Forest...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: environmental impact of commercial forestry on the landscape, the State of Oregon enacted the nation’s first

Reducing sediment production from forest roads during wet-weather use

Creator:: Toman, Elizabeth Myers
Abstract:: Forest roads produce fine sediment with traffic during wet weather. If the forest road is connected to a stream it can be a source of turbidity and fine sediment that may be detrimental to aquatic organisms especially salmonids. The goal of this work was to investigate turbid runoff during wet-weather...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: explored the opportunity costs associated with upgrading forest roads for environmental performance

Mass erosion occurrence and debris torrent impacts on some streams in the Willamette National Forest

Creator:: Chesney, Charles J.
Abstract:: This study focused on extensive soil mass movement occurrence in the Willamette National Forest of western Oregon and on intensive measurements of some physical and biological changes in streams following debris torrents. Debris torrents are a rapid movement of water-charged debris confined to steep headwater channels. The frequency (events/ha/yr) of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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Fine organic debris and dissolved oxygen in streamed gravels in the Oregon Coast Range

Municipal water source turbidities following timber harvest and road construction in western Oregon

A characterization of road hydrology in the Oregon Coast Range

Hydrology of five forest roads in the Oregon Coast Range

Soil compaction on a mechanized timber harvest operation in eastern Oregon

Forest harvesting impacts on coarse woody debris and channel form in central Oregon streams

The effect of the size and orientation of large wood on pool volume in two Oregon Coast Range streams

The influence of contemporary forest harvesting on summer stream temperatures in headwater streams of Hinkle Creek, Oregon

Reducing sediment production from forest roads during wet-weather use

Mass erosion occurrence and debris torrent impacts on some streams in the Willamette National Forest

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