Future of Forestry and Conservation: Soil, CRP, Multiple Use, Forests, Watersheds, Water, , Slides of Wildlife Ecology

Download Future of Forestry and Conservation: Soil, CRP, Multiple Use, Forests, Watersheds, Water, and more Slides Wildlife Ecology in PDF only on Docsity! Forestry and Conservation Docsity.com Forest and Conservation • Soil Conservation-Management practices that prevent soil loss. • Erosion-A force that depletes topsoil and fertility : Caused by exposing unprotected soils to wind and water. Docsity.com Multiple Use Management • Concept of managing forest lands:the forest lands are used by many user groups in this setting • Timber is harvested • Mines if available are operated • Grazing is open up for public bidding • Recreational purposes are established: Fishing, Boating,Camping, Hunting Docsity.com Forest and Watershed • Water shed- the area from which water drains as it emergences from springs and moves into the streams, rivers, lakes and ponds • The forest slows down the movement of water causing it to be absorbed and then it is released through out the year.This water seeps into underground springs and aquifers where it is later deposited into streams and rivers replenishing the water supply for a continuous flow Docsity.com Surface Water • Includes the water in our rivers,lakes,streams and reservoirs. • These waters are used for human consumption;irrigation of farmlands;and recreation Docsity.com Government Agencies • USDA-Makes regulatory policy for all Ag enterprises. • USDA Forest Service - set regulatory policy for all federal forest lands • Department of Interior - sets regulatory policy for all lands set aside under the federal government’s control • USDA Soil Conservation Service - Makes regulatory policy for the use of land and conservation practices to be employed • State Agencies - DNR, Forestry, Fish & Wildlife Docsity.com The Future • There will be some government agency established to measure and regulate water usage. Docsity.com