Most of my watershed is in timber. It is steeply sloped toward the pond. It is completely unproductive unless we get enough rain to saturate the ground. The trees actually seem to capture most water from a short rain in the canopy. If I'm working in the woods sometimes I don't realize it is raining until I enter a clearing.
Timber was thinned before my time, I think at least 5 years ago. Delimbing left deep pine mulch. Often over a foot thick. This is a sponge.
Once saturated, temporary creeks run from the forest to the pond, often for a few weeks.
I have been clearing underbrush, mostly youpon holly. It is TBD if this will help.
Small portions of the watershed are in turf. Water runs off this with any decent rain.
Last edited by Vortex 4; 11/26/19 05:23 PM.
