Analysis of the effect of proposed site reclamation on the water regime of Sequoiadendron giganteum, Merced and Tuolumne groves, Yosemite National Park, California
Jackson WL. 1991. Analysis of the effect of proposed site reclamation on the water regime of Sequoiadendron giganteum, Merced and Tuolumne groves, Yosemite National Park, California. NPS/NRWRD/NRTR-91/01. National Park Service, Water Resources Division. Fort Collins, CO
The purpose of this analysis is to provide a qualitative assessment of the effects of site reclamation on the water regime of Sequoiadendron giganteum as it pertains to the implementation of Development Concept Plans for the Tuolumne and Merced Groves, Yosemite National Park, CA. In addition, alternatives for quantifying the effects of site reclamation on water regimes are developed. In general, it is deduced that the overall effect of site reclamation will be to reduce surface runoff, increase soil infiltration capacities and increase the total delivery of water to the root zones on the subject of trees. However, water supply increases will be achieved gradually and will not be large in comparison to overall water delivery to trees. Furthermore, soil water conditions known to be deleterious to tree vigor (ie. saturation) will not be caused by the proposed reclamation alternatives. All reclamation activities will have to be conducted so as not to sever or physically damage sequoia roots.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Jackson, William
- Date of Issue
- 1991-03
- Publisher
- National Park Service, Water Resources Division
- Units
- YOSE
- Keywords
- Environmental Impact, Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), Plant Studies