Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Woody Residue Treatment Code: 384

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 1

Soil Erosion - Ephemeral Gully Erosion 1

Soil Erosion - Classic Gully Erosion 1

Soil Erosion - Streambank, Shoreline, Water Conveyance C 0

Soil Quality Degradation

 Organic Matter Depletion -1

 Compaction -2

 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 1

Water Quality Degradation

 Pesticides in Surface Water 0

 Pesticides in Groundwater 0

 Nutrients in Surface water 0

 Nutrients in Groundwater 0

 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 

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Woody debris may be redistributed close to the ground to serve as mulch.

Use of heavy equipment compacts soil.

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The treatment of residual woody material that is created due to management activities or natural disturbances.

Some slash is disposed of and the remainder redistributed close to the ground or incorporated to facilitate decomposition.

Some slash is disposed of and the remainder redistributed to control erosion. 

Some slash is disposed of and the remainder redistributed to control erosion. 

Some slash is disposed of and the remainder redistributed to control erosion. 

Some slash is disposed of and the remainder redistributed to control erosion and initiation of head-cutting. 

Not Applicable

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 1

 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 -1

 Emissions of Ozone Precursors 1

 Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) 2

 Objectionable Odors 0

Degraded Plant Condition

 Undesirable Plant Productivity and Health 5

 Inadequate Structure and Composition 1

 Excessive Plant Pest Pressure 3

 Wildfire Hazard, Excessive Biomass Accumulation 3

Fish and Wildlife - Inadequate Habitat

 Inadequate Habitat - Food 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Cover/Shelter 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Water 1

 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) 0

Livestock Production Limitation

 Inadequate Feed and Forage 3

 Inadequate Shelter 1

 Inadequate Water 0

Inefficient Energy Use

 Equipment and Facilities 0

 Farming/Ranching Practices and Field Operations 1

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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Potential biomass production 

Temporary site conditions may decrease cover/shelter for wildlife. 

Not Applicable

Conditions created are temporary. The action is designed to recreate woody habitat/space.

Removal of slash increases forage access.

Removing woody residue facilitates movement of livestock within stand.

Temporary site conditions may decrease food species used by wildlife. 

Exhaust from equipment operation and dust from mechanical activities add particulate matter to the air.

There is a minimal reduction of ozone precursors through reduced incidence of wildfire.

Risk of wildfire and release of CO2 is diminished and decomposition of residual slash eventually becomes SOM.

Not Applicable

Site is altered to allow more suitable species to grow resulting in increased productivity, improved health and vigor. 

Site is altered to allow establishment or planting of more suited and desired species.

Site conditions are managed to minimize undesired vegetation.

Activities reduce fuel load buildup.

Not Applicable

Distribution of residual slash reduces sediment delivery.

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