Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Recreation Land Grading and Shaping Code: 566

Units: ac.

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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 4

Soil Erosion - Streambank, Shoreline, Water Conveyance C 2

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 2

 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 

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Initial increase in compaction due to construction equipment will be followed by a decrease in compaction due to the effect of 

improved vegetative cover. 

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Creates a more uniform surface and removal of depressions will eliminate ponding.

Reshaping the surface of the land to support recreation land use. 

Soil organic matter concerns will decrease when improved vegetative cover is provided and traffic is controlled. There will be a 

temporary increase in the problem as organic material oxidizes during construction.

The action requires that appropriate erosion control practices will be applied on disturbed areas.

The action requires that appropriate erosion control practices will be applied on disturbed areas.

The action requires that appropriate erosion control practices will be applied on disturbed areas.

Gully will be stabilized by grading and reshaping for recreation.

Streambanks will be stabilized by grading and reshaping for recreation.

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 2

 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) -1

 Objectionable Odors 0

Degraded Plant Condition

 Undesirable Plant Productivity and Health 3

 Inadequate Structure and Composition 0

 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 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) -2

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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Grading and shaping activities eliminate or reduce cover/shelter.

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Increased recreation use and disturbance reduces habitat availability.

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Grading and shaping activities eliminate or reduce food species.

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Some carbon may be lost due to soil disturbance.

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Site modification will enhance the health and vigor of desired species.

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Vegetation is installed and managed to control undesired species. 

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Reduced runoff and erosion will reduce the concern about sediment and turbidity in surface water

The action protects soil and water quality.

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