Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Tree/Shrub Pruning Code: 660

Units: ac.

C F R P Pr FS D O AL

Soil Erosion Effect Rationale

Soil Erosion - Sheet and Rill Erosion 1

Soil Erosion - Wind Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Ephemeral Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Classic Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Streambank, Shoreline, Water Conveyance C 0

Soil Quality Degradation

 Organic Matter Depletion -1

 Compaction 0

 Subsidence 0

 Concentration of Salts or Other Chemicals 0

Excess Water

 Excess Water - Seeps 0

 Excess Water - Runoff, Flooding, or Ponding 0

 Excess Water - Seasonal High Water Table 0

 Excess Water - Drifted Snow 0

Insufficient Water

 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Use of Irrigation Water 0

 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Moisture Management 0

Water Quality Degradation

 Pesticides in Surface Water 1

 Pesticides in Groundwater 1

 Nutrients in Surface water 1

 Nutrients in Groundwater 1

 Salts in Surface Water 0

 Salts in Groundwater 0

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 0 

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 0 

Managing for desirable plant vigor reduces runoff, erosion, and the need for pesticide applications.

Managing for desirable plant vigor reduces the need for pesticide applications.

The action stimulates plants to take up and assimilate nutrients and organics more efficiently.

The action stimulates plants to take up and assimilate nutrients and organics more efficiently.

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The removal of all or part of selected branches, leaders or roots from trees and shrubs.

Removal of woody material from a site removes organic material that could have become soil organic matter. 

Removal of overstory canopy increases amounts and vigor of erosion-controlling ground cover.

Residual vegetation and debris maintain non-erosive conditions.

Residual vegetation and debris maintain non-erosive conditions.

Residual vegetation and debris maintain non-erosive conditions.

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AL-Aso Land 

W-Water 

O-Other 

D-Developed 

FS-Farmstead 

Pr-Protected 

P-Pasture 

F-Forest 

R-Range 

C-Crop

Typical Landuse:
 Excessive Sediment in Surface Water 0

 Elevated Water Temperature 0

 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transporte 0

 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transporte 0

Air Quality Impacts

 Emissions of Particulate Matter (PM) and PM Precursors 0

 Emissions of Ozone Precursors 0

 Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) 0

 Objectionable Odors 0

Degraded Plant Condition

 Undesirable Plant Productivity and Health 3

 Inadequate Structure and Composition 0

 Excessive Plant Pest Pressure 0

 Wildfire Hazard, Excessive Biomass Accumulation 3

Fish and Wildlife - Inadequate Habitat

 Inadequate Habitat - Food 1

 Inadequate Habitat - Cover/Shelter 1

 Inadequate Habitat - Water 1

 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) 0

Livestock Production Limitation

 Inadequate Feed and Forage 1

 Inadequate Shelter 1

 Inadequate Water 0

Inefficient Energy Use

 Equipment and Facilities 0

 Farming/Ranching Practices and Field Operations 0

CPPE Practice Effects: 0 No Effect

5 Substantial Improvement -1 Slight Worsening

4 Moderate to Substantial Improvement -2 Slight to Moderate Worsening

3 Moderate Improvement -3 Moderate Worsening

2 Slight to Moderate Improvement -4 Moderate to Substantial Worsening

1 Slight Improvement -5 Substantial Worsening

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Growth of herbaceous and shrubby plants are enhanced and available as cover/shelter for wildlife.

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Pruning can increase understory plant growth.

Removing branches from lower portion of trees facilitates movement of livestock within stand. 

Growth of herbaceous and shrubby plants are enhanced and available as food for wildlife.

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Pruning increases health and vigor of selected tree/shrub species as well as desired understory vegetation. 

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Activities are carried out to reduce ladder fuels.

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