scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Forestry Best Management Practices for Sediment Control in the Southeastern United States: A Literature Review

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 170-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Anderson ◽  
B. Graeme Lockaby
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sediment Retention ◽  
Sediment Control ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Bmp Effectiveness

Abstract Water quality from forested watersheds (both managed and unmanaged) is normally very good and better than most other human-dominated land uses. Water degradation is possible during forestry operations; however, the use of best management practices (BMP) has been shown to substantially reduce the risk. In the southeastern United States, forests are managed under a wide range of conditions reflective of physiographic region, soil erodibility, climate, and site wetness. Although it is clear that BMP reduce sediment and pollutant loading into streams, there is less information regarding how effective these practices are (i.e., how much sediment did BMP retain? What was the mechanism for sediment retention?). A review of the scientific literature was conducted to evaluate forestry BMP effectiveness to control sediment in the southeastern United States. Our reviewly quantified BMP effectiveness to reduce sediment. In the Coastal Plain, research has focused on forest roads and site wetness, whereas in the Piedmont and regions with steeper terrain, the focus has been on streamside management zones. These studies provide an initial indication of how much sediment is reduced by BMP; however, more information is needed for managers to make reasonable estimations. Future research should focus on quantifying BMP effects on sediment yield and identifying the specific mechanisms involved.

scholarly journals Management Considerations for Wheat Production in Florida

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
David L. Wright ◽  
Ann R. Blount ◽  
Ron D. Barnett ◽  
Cheryl L. Mackowiak ◽  
Nicholas Dufault ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Coastal Plain ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
Grain Sorghum ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Small Grains ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
High Yields

Higher wheat prices created the impetus for growing wheat in the southeastern United States. Since increasing amounts of corn have been diverted to ethanol production, there is a shortage of grain for America’s livestock industry. This shortage results in higher wheat and soybean prices. Wheat and soybean have been grown together as a double crop throughout the Southeast for many years, which generally increases profitability compared with growing only one of the crops. Planting wheat followed by cotton, peanut or grain sorghum has also become a common practice. The best management practices for high yields of wheat in the Southeast Coastal Plain are well established. This 3-page fact sheet lists production practices for small grains in Florida. Written by D.L. Wright, A.R. Blount, R.D. Barnett, C.L. Mackowiak, N. Dufault, and J. Marois, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag293

Best Management Practices for Parasite Control in Beef Herds in the Southeastern United States

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 37-37
Author(s):  
Christine B Navarre
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Anthelmintic Resistance ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
Diagnostic Testing ◽  
Gastrointestinal Nematodes ◽  
Parasite Control ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Beef Herds

Abstract The objective of this presentation is to outline best management practices for parasite control in beef herds in the Southeastern United States. The emergence of anthelmintic resistance in common gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) of beef cattle necessitates a new approach. Short term economic gains from anthelmintic use must be balances with programs that foster long term sustainability of parasite control. An understanding of GIN biology combined with diagnostic testing is the foundation for developing control programs tailored to an individual farm. Incorporating refugia-based programs along with appropriate anthelmintic use will promote sustainable parasite control.

scholarly journals Forestry Best Management Practices and Conservation of Aquatic Systems in the Southeastern United States

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 2611
Author(s):  
Erik B. Schilling ◽  
Angela L. Larsen-Gray ◽  
Darren A. Miller
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Forest Certification ◽  
Aquatic Species ◽  
Aquatic Resources ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Current Implementation

State-approved forestry best-management practices (BMPs) are a practice or combination of practices that, when properly implemented, effectively prevent or reduce the amount of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution entering waterbodies, such as sediment. Although BMPs are voluntary in most states in the southeastern United States (U.S.), forest landowners operating under the auspices of a forest certification system are required to use BMPs, and forest-certified wood procurement organizations also require loggers who supply them with fiber to use BMPs. Current implementation rates are, on average, 93.6% throughout the southeastern U.S. We conducted a literature review to better understand potential effectiveness of BMPs to conserve aquatic resources and species in the southeastern U.S. Our review focuses on how BMPs reduce NPS pollutants, particularly sediment, fertilizers, and herbicides; how BMPs are monitored throughout the southeastern U.S.; and current implementation rates. Additionally, we discuss how state BMP monitoring programs, coupled with participation in forest certification programs that require routine third-party audits, provide assurance to federal and state agencies that BMPs protect aquatic resources and species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recognized that working forests where management activities implement BMPs represent a clear, actionable, and scientifically sound approach for conserving at-risk aquatic species. However, there is a data gap in directly linking BMPs to the conservation of aquatic resources. Given the high diversity of aquatic species in the southeastern U.S., it is important to better understand this potential linkage.

scholarly journals Mejores Prácticas de Manejo en el Area Agrícola de los Everglades: Controlando el Fósforo en Partícula y Sedimentos en Canales

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Orlando A. Diaz ◽  
Timothy A. Lang ◽  
Samira H. Daroub ◽  
Viviana M. Nadal
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Agricultural Area ◽  
Particulate Phosphorus ◽  
Sediment Control ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Everglades Agricultural Area ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Improve Water Quality

SL-228-Sp, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by O.A. Diaz, T.A. Lang, S.H. Daroub, and V.M. Nadal, is the Spanish language version of "SL228/SS448: Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Controlling Particulate Phosphorus and Canal Sediments." It explains and discusses particulate P and sediment control practices, which serve as important tools in efforts to improve water quality in the basin. This EDIS article is one in a series that attempts to explain in easily understandable terms the implementation methods and rationale behind the main P load reducing BMPs employed on EAA farms. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, August 2007. SL228SP/SS476: Mejores Prácticas de Manejo en el Area Agrícola de los Everglades: Controlando el Fósforo en Partícula y Sedimentos en Canales (ufl.edu) Ask IFAS: Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area series (en espanol) (ufl.edu)

Effectiveness Monitoring of Silvicultural Best Management Practices in South Carolina

1995 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 170-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim O. Adams ◽  
Donal D. Hook ◽  
Michael A. Floyd
Keyword(s):  
South Carolina ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Accurate Method ◽  
Stream Habitat ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Effectiveness Monitoring ◽  
Bmp Effectiveness ◽  
Compliance Check

Abstract Rapid Bioassessment Protocols (RBPs) were evaluated for use in monitoring the effectiveness of silvicultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) on 27 harvested sites in South Carolina. RBP bioassessments were compared to BMP compliance checks for agreement. The results indicate that a weight-of-the-evidence approach utilizing a BMP compliance check, a stream habitat assessment, and a benthic macroinvertebrate bioassessment is the most accurate method of evaluating BMP effectiveness. These data show that implementation of BMPs during harvesting operations was sufficient for the protection of the water quality of associated streams. South. J. Appl. For. 19(4):170-176.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of forestry best management practices in the United States: Literature review

2016 ◽  
Vol 360 ◽  
pp. 133-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Cristan ◽  
W. Michael Aust ◽  
M. Chad Bolding ◽  
Scott M. Barrett ◽  
John F. Munsell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
The United States ◽  
Best Management ◽  
United States Literature

scholarly journals Best management practices for erosion and sedimentation control of The Sermo Watershed

2021 ◽  
Vol 930 (1) ◽  
pp. 012068
Author(s):  
A A Rofikha ◽  
Y Saputra ◽  
F A Islami
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Soil Stability ◽  
Sedimentation Rates ◽  
Sediment Control ◽  
Best Management ◽  
High Sedimentation ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
High Level

Abstract Erosion and sedimentation problems caused by human activities disturbed the primary conditions of the watershed. This situation was also influenced by significant hydrometeorological shifts and high rainfall, which increased soil erosion. These inclement watershed conditions resulted in high sedimentation rates and caused severe problems for the quality and quantity of water in the reservoir. This study aims to solve the Sermo watershed problems by calculating the value of erosion and sedimentation, then providing a solution to deal with these problems in the form of Best Management Practices (BMP). This research used a USLE method to calculate the erosion and sedimentation rate. The calculation results showed that 40.86% of Sermo Reservoir within 809.12 hectares was classified as a high level of erosion. Further recommendations for overcoming this condition were made by referring to BMP for erosion and sediment control, including structures and soil water conservation. Further recommendations to address this condition were made regarding BMP for controlling water, maintaining soil stability, controlling sedimentation, and managing and maintaining optimal watersheds.

Phosphorus dynamics in vegetated buffer strips in cold climates: a review

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen A. Kieta ◽  
Philip N. Owens ◽  
David A. Lobb ◽  
Jason A. Vanrobaeys ◽  
Don N. Flaten
Keyword(s):  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Point Sources ◽  
Cold Climate ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Buffer Strips ◽  
Cold Climates ◽  
Best Management

The movement of excess phosphorus (P) into streams, rivers, and lakes poses a significant threat to water quality and the health of aquatic ecosystems and thus, P has been targeted for reduction. In landscapes dominated by agriculture, P is primarily transported through non-point sources, which a number of best management practices aim to target. One such practice is vegetated buffer strips (VBS), which are designed to use dense vegetation above the surface and extensive root systems below the surface to reduce runoff velocity, trap sediments, increase infiltration, and increase plant uptake of nutrients. The effectiveness of VBS in reducing P concentrations has been studied and reviewed, but most studies have been undertaken in warm or temperate climates, where runoff is primarily driven through summer rainfall events and when vegetation is actively growing. In cold climates, the majority of runoff occurs during the snowmelt period, when soils are frozen and vegetation has been flattened by snow and ice over the winter period and is not actively taking up nutrients. These conditions hinder the ability of VBS to work as designed. Additionally, frozen vegetation can release P after undergoing freeze–thaw cycles (FTCs). Thus, this review aimed to (i) summarize research designed to determine the effectiveness of VBS in reducing P transport in cold climates, (ii) collate research on the potential for vegetation to release P after undergoing FTCs, and (iii) identify research gaps to be addressed in determining VBS effectiveness in cold climates. Cold-climate VBS implemented in Canada, the northern United States, and northern Europe have shown P removal efficiencies ranging from −36% to +89%, a range that identifies the uncertainty surrounding the use of VBS in these landscapes. However, there is consensus among researchers globally that vegetation does release P after undergoing FTCs, though P concentrations from different species vary across studies. The design and management of VBS in cold climates requires careful consideration, and VBS may not always be the best management strategy to reduce P transport. Future research should be undertaken at a larger scale in natural systems and focus on VBS design and management strategies.

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