RED CLAY EROSION DEMONSTRATION RESEARCH SECOND ANNUAL REPORT

Abstract

Vegetation cover and related factors such as litter and organic content of soil, is known to be important in controlling and/or reducing erosion rates (Meeuwig 1971). Other factors such as slope, soil particle size, soil chem­istry and water content are also important. This project was designed to provide an analysis of present cover on two water­ sheds in the Nemadji Basin. This, in turn, could be useful in determining lo­ cations of specific demonstration projects, serving as a guide in developing practical land management procedures utilize present cover capabilities in minimizing red clay erosion and to provide, from the historical record, an in­dication of cover prior to the settlement of the area. The latter might provide insights into the extent of the erosion problem at the time of the survey as well as an indication of vegetation cover which was not under man's influence. This9 the final report, is presented in three sections. Part One treats pre­ settlement vegetation, Part Two current vegetation and Part Three offers bird summaries and recommendations.