Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Early Successional Habitat Development/Mgt. Code: 647

Units: ac.

C F R P Pr FS D W O AL

Soil Erosion Effect Rationale

Soil Erosion - Sheet and Rill Erosion 0

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 0

 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 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 

Manage plant succession to develop and maintain early successional habitat to benefit desired wildlife and/or natural 

communities.

Not Applicable

Disturbance of the site has short term but negligible effect on soil detachment by water. 

Disturbance of the site has short term but negligible effect on soil detachment by wind. 

Disturbance of the site has short term but negligible effect on soil detachment by water. 

Not Applicable

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:

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Heavy equipment used to apply the practice may result in temporary compaction.

Not Applicable

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Not Applicable

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Not Applicable
 Excessive Sediment in Surface Water 0

 Elevated Water Temperature -2

 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 4

 Inadequate Structure and Composition 4

 Excessive Plant Pest Pressure 4

 Wildfire Hazard, Excessive Biomass Accumulation 0

Fish and Wildlife - Inadequate Habitat

 Inadequate Habitat - Food 4

 Inadequate Habitat - Cover/Shelter 4

 Inadequate Habitat - Water 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) 4

Livestock Production Limitation

 Inadequate Feed and Forage 1

 Inadequate Shelter 0

 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

Not Applicable

Although vegetation is manipulated, soil disturbance is minimal.

Removal of shade-producing canopy along streams will lead to an increase in surface water temperature, especially during low flows.

Not Applicable

Improved plant diversity and quality and quantity of vegetation provides food for wildlife. 

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Total carbon content is maintained.

Not Applicable

Plants are selected and managed to maintain optimal productivity and health.

Plants selected are adapted and suited. 

Vegetation is installed and managed to control undesired species. 

Not Applicable

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Not Applicable

Improved plant diversity and quality and quantity of vegetation provides cover for wildlife. 

Not Applicable

Additional early habitat/space is created.

Established vegetation may add forage for domestic animals.

Not Applicable