Soil compaction from cattle trampling on a semiarid watershed in northwest New Mexico
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Authors: D. G. Scholl
Date: 1989
Journal: New Mexico Journal of Science
Volume: 29
Number: 2
Pages: 105-112
Summary of Methods: Different soil textures were selected for trampling in the spring and fall to determine the amount of soil compaction, as well as calculate bulk density, macropore sizes and the saturated hydraulic conductivity of each soil texture. The results showed that spring trampling had greater compaction on loamy sand and sandy loam textures, and as expected, the loam and clay soils were most compacted under spring trampling. The bulk density of all textures besides sand were higher after trampling, large pores and the saturated hydrolic conductivity were reduced on sandy loam and loam soils. The finer textured soils were more susceptible to compaction under winter and spring trampling.
Article Summary / Main Points: None
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MLRA Ecoregions:
Agrovoc Control Words: Riparian zones Rangelands Wildlife
Article Review Type: Peer Reviewed
Article Type: Experimental Research
Keywords: soil compaction, trampling, macroporosity, soil texture, bulk density, saturated hydraulic conductivity
Annotation: The grazing intensity was lightly stocked at (3.3ha/AUM)
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