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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Vegetation establishment"”.
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Compost Application Practices for Revegetating Disturbed Soils
… properties of soil which presents challenges for vegetation establishment. Compost, when applied as a soil amendment, can help to ameliorate these challenges. In field trials, we evaluated the effect of surface-applied composts and standard hydroseeding applications on changes in soil properties …
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Development of a research and demonstration facility for the evaluation of stormwater runoff, erosion control, and sediment control best management practices
… evaluation methodology. Five demonstration vegetation plots with different cover practices for a native grass seed mixture were implemented and monitored to evaluate their performance. Preliminary results indicated that the compost and mulch covers led to greater vegetation establishment …
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Applying numerical sediment transport models to examine river restoration sustainablilty at the Rio Grande Nature Center, New Mexico
… small scale features that promote native vegetation establishment and improve habitat for endangered species without removing flood protection measures. One such feature is the Rio Grande Nature Center (RGNC) Habitat Restoration project. The project consists of removing non-native plants …
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The effects of grassland management practices, and the role of hedgerows, on farmland carbon sequestration and storage
… in higher flux rates, however due to more rapid vegetation establishment less CO2 was released than ploughing in autumn. Land use change also resulted in releases of CO2 due to removal of vegetative cover. Methods of grassland rejuvenation and cropland establishment should maintain a cover to …
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Evaluating blanket mire vegetation recovery following hydrological restoration, with specific focus on the influence of Molinia caerulea
… processes involved in passive blanket peatland vegetation restoration following hydrological rewetting and evaluates the role of Molinia caerulea tussock development as a barrier to blanket mire vegetation establishment. Using data collected from restoration pools and terrestrial peat surfaces …
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Soil Genesis and Vegetation Response to Amendments and Microtopography in Two Virginia Coastal Plain Created Wetlands
… incorrect hydrology, and failure of targeted vegetation establishment. Organic matter (OM) amendments help created wetlands attain these functions quicker, but, their long-term effects are seldom reported. This research's purpose was to measure the long-term effects of treatments at a sandy …
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An evaluation of environmental impact assessment within the planning process in Libya and the UK in relation to cement manufacture.
… not only upon the forest and other forms of vegetation but also upon the native peoples of north-east Libya. The history of mining in Libya, especially of the cement industry is presented with outlines of geologic and stratigraphic distribution of Libyan limestone and clay raw materials. The …
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Comparing the effects of two types of Mulches on soil properties and the performance of selected woody species on a degraded land in Kunene region, Namibia
Land degradation in arid and semi-arid regions has put tremendous pressure on rangelands, reducing their ability to provide important ecosystem services and sufficient forage for livestock. Given the increasing pressures on rangelands, it is of utmost importance to find ways to restore degraded …
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ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF ORGANIC AMENDMENTS ON DISTURBED SOIL PROPERTIES, WATER QUALITY AND VEGETATION GROWTH
… rendering them less favorable for plant growth. Vegetation plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of ecosystems, providing a myriad of benefits in protecting against soil erosion and effectively managing stormwater. National and state transportation departments are therefore prioritizing …
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Evaluating the Two-Stage Ditch as a New Best Management Practice
… extend the interaction time between water and vegetation on the benches allowing larger uptake of nutrients from the vegetation on the extended benches, and increasing the denitrification rates in the bench soil during high flow events. Purdue University constructed a two-stage ditch on …