Forests and water in the Sierra Nevada: Sierra Nevada watershed ecosystem enhancement project.

Title
Forests and water in the Sierra Nevada: Sierra Nevada watershed ecosystem enhancement project.
Abstract
In this white paper on the Sierra Nevada Watershed Ecosystem Enhancement Project (SWEEP), we make the case that upstream management of Sierra Nevada forests can significantly increase the value of downstream water resources by shifting water towards higher value uses and optimizing the timing of runoff. The focus of this paper is on the west-side mixed-conifer forests at elevations of about 1500-3600 m (5000-12,000 ft), which are highly productive owing to the availability of sufficient water, predominance of above-freezing temperatures and presence of other conditions necessary for growth.
Begin Date
2016-08-17
Originator Name
Bales, R. C., et al. 2011. Sierra Nevada Research Institute, UC Merced; Center for Forestry, UC Berkeley; and Environmental Defense Fund
Links
eng.ucmerced.edu/snri/files/public/SWEEP_publishf…
Location
Global or not applicable
Keywords
Conifer, Energy, Mediterranean Climate, Precipitation, Project, Sierra Nevada, Snow, Snowmelt, Water Balance, Water Yield, Watershed
Resource Type
Document
Resource Owner
Pax

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