Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Land Reclamation, Landslide Treatment Code: 453

Units: no.

C F R P Pr FS D O AL

Soil Erosion Effect Rationale

Soil Erosion - Sheet and Rill Erosion 2

Soil Erosion - Wind Erosion 2

Soil Erosion - Ephemeral Gully Erosion 2

Soil Erosion - Classic Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Streambank, Shoreline, Water Conveyance C 0

Soil Quality Degradation

 Organic Matter Depletion 2

 Compaction 0

 Subsidence 0

 Concentration of Salts or Other Chemicals 0

Excess Water

 Excess Water - Seeps 2

 Excess Water - Runoff, Flooding, or Ponding 0

 Excess Water - Seasonal High Water Table 2

 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 1 

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 0 

Managing in-place natural materials, mine spoil (excavated over-burden), mine waste or overburden to reduce down-slope 

movement.

Site modifications including vegetation establishment increases on-site organic matter.

The establishment of vigorous vegetative cover will reduce erosion from water.

The establishment of vigorous vegetative cover will reduce erosion from wind.

The establishment of vigorous vegetative cover will reduce erosion from water.

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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:

Removal of water to stabilize slopes reduces seepage.

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Site modifications may include revegetation or other features that impact compaction.

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In some cases the loose talus may contain salts or other material that must be removed to re-establish vegetation.

Removal of water to stabilize slopes reduces seepage.

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Because of increased cover and reduced infiltration

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 Excessive Sediment in Surface Water 4

 Elevated Water Temperature 0

 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transporte 4

 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 5

 Excessive Plant Pest Pressure 4

 Wildfire Hazard, Excessive Biomass Accumulation 0

Fish and Wildlife - Inadequate Habitat

 Inadequate Habitat - Food 2

 Inadequate Habitat - Cover/Shelter 2

 Inadequate Habitat - Water 2

 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) 0

Livestock Production Limitation

 Inadequate Feed and Forage 0

 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

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Erosion control and increased cover will reduce runoff and sediment.

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Increased vegetation increases infiltration and reduces runoff and erosion.

Increased quality and quantity of vegetation provides more food for wildlife. 

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If used, vegetation removes CO2 from the air and stores it in the form of carbon in the plants and soil.

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Vegetative cover species will be selected and maintained at optimal conditions for the intended purpose.

When species are selected for stabilization, they are adapted and suited.

Vegetation is installed and managed to control undesired species. 

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Increased quality and quantity of vegetation provides more food for wildlife. 

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