Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Spring 1977
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biology
Committee Chair
Robert Pacha
Second Committee Member
Thomas H. Thelen
Third Committee Member
Robert L. Brown
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if deforestation by a recent outbreak of Douglas-fir tussock moth and logging of such deforested timber has had any effect on stream water quality. To determine this, seven different watersheds of three types were examined. The three types were: undamaged watersheds as controls, watersheds with deforestation and watersheds with deforestation where the timber was subsequently logged. Twenty-four variables were used to determine water quality. Included were seven biological and seventeen chemical variables.
In general, the results indicate only seasonal fluctuations and differences between watersheds due to inherent properties of individual watersheds. Increased turbidity levels were detected on logged watersheds which could be correlated with the logging activities.
Recommended Citation
Hicks, Martin Ed, "Effect of Deforestation by the Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth on the Quality of Streamflow and Stream Productivity Parameters" (1977). All Master's Theses. 1717.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1717
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