Canopy interception in a coniferous forest in eastern Plumas County, California

Title
Canopy interception in a coniferous forest in eastern Plumas County, California
Abstract
Field experiments were conducted in the winter of 2005/06 on private land near Blairsden, in eastern Plumas County, California. In specific the objectives of this study were: 1. To examine effect of forest canopy on the amount of throughfall. 2. To examine to what extent reduced canopy density can increase the amount of moisture reaching the forest floor. 3. To examine the feasibility of using isotope tracers to assess impact of tree canopy interception on base flow.
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of tree canopy interception in a pine forest on moisture reaching forest floor.
Begin Date
2008-07-28
Originator Name
Plumas Geo-Hydrology Land and Water Resources
Keywords
Canopy, Forest
Resource Type
Document
Resource Owner
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