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Impact of Western Juniper on Impact of Western Juniper on Hillslope Hydrology: Hillslope Hydrology: Steens Mountain, ORSteens Mountain, OR
Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research CenterBurns, OR
Northwest Watershed Research CenterBoise, Idaho
BackgroundBackground
• 8.5 million acres in western juniper woodland• 95% of the woodlands are 100 years old or
less• Juniper invasion results in
Significant reductions in shrub/understory production and cover
Reduced plant diversity Loss of wildlife habitat Increased erosion potential
Project InfoProject Info
Rainfall simulation plots were run on eight replicates of cut and uncut treatments.
ConclusionConclusion
• Juniper invasion can result in a dramatic increase in runoff and erosion. The severity of erosion will likely be related to the loss of understory cover and the erosion potential of a site.
Questions?Questions?
For more information contact:
Jon Bates or Tony Svejcar
(541) 573-8900
or
Fred Pierson
(208) 422-0700.