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APPENDIX B
SUPPORTING INFORMATON FOR RUSLE
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Erosivity index and monthly distribution for sites in the Prairie Region and Eastern Canada Soil erodibility values (K) for common surface textures Values for topographic factor (LS), for low ratio of rill:inter-rill erosion Slope Length exponents (m) for range of slopes and rill:inter-rill erosion classes Soil loss factors (SLF) for irregular slopes C Factors for mulch placement and respective slope length limits C Factors for other treatments P-Factor values for construction site
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Figure B-1 Isoerodent map showing Rt values for the Pra irie Region (whole year)
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)
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Figure B-2 Isoerodent map showing R values for the Prairie Region (spring to fall)
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)
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Figure B-3 Adjustment for winter conditions. Rs for the Prairie Region (winter)
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)
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Figure B-4 Monthly Distribution Patterns of Rt for Selected Stations in Alberta From: Water Erosion Potential of Soils in Alberta (1985). Agriculture Canada
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Table B-1 Erosivity index and monthly distribution for sites in the Prairie Region and Eastern Canada
(Source RUSLEFAC)
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Table B-2 Soil erodibility values (K) for common surface textures
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)
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Table B-3 Values for topographic factor, LS, for low ratio of rill:inter-rill erosion, such as consolidated soil conditions with cover and rangeland (applicable to thawing soils where both inter-rill and rill erosion are significant
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)
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Table B-4 Slope length exponents (m) for a range of slopes and rill/inter-rill erosion classes
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)
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Table B-6a C Factors for mulch placement and respe ctive slope length limits
(Source: Wall et al, 1997)
Treatment Sod Grass Temporary Vegetation/Cover Crop Hydraulic Mulch at 4.5 tonnes/ha Soil Sealant Rolled Erosion Control Products Notes: 1 Assumes planting occurs within optimal climatic conditions 2 Some limitation on use in arid and semiarid climates 3 Value used must be substantiated by documentation.
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Treatment Bare Soil Packed and smooth Freshly disked or rough, irregular Sediment Containment Systems (a.k.a. Sediment Trap / Basin) Bale or Sandbag Barriers Rock (Diameter = 25 - 50mm) Barriers at Sump Location Silt - Fence Barriers Contour Furrowed Surface Must be maintained throughout construction activities, otherwise P-factor =1.0, Maximum length refers to downslope length Slope (%) Max. Length (m) 1 to 2 3 to 5 6 to 8 9 to 12 13 to 16 17 to 20 >20 Terracing Must contain 2-year runoff volumes without overflowing, otherwise P - factor = 1.00 Slope (%) 1 to 2 3 to 8 9 to 12 13 to 16 17 to 20 >20 Grass Buffer Strips to Filter Sediment - Laden Sheet Flows Strips must be at least 15m (50 ft) wide and have a ground - cover value of 65% or great, otherwise P - factor =1.00 Basin Slope (%) 0 to 10 11 to 24 A. Should be constructed as the first step in over - lot grading. Note: Use of P - factor values not in this table must be supported by documentation. 120 90 60 40 25 20 15
0.60 0.80
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