Hazard Ratings for Soil Loss Following Prescribed Burns

LOW MEDIUM HIGH
Topography
Slope configuration
Broad ridges
Convex and concave
V-shaped

Aspect
N, NW, NE
E, SE
SW, S, W

Slope gradient
0-15%
15-60%
60% +
Soil

Duff thickness
4\xe2\x80\x9d
2-4\xe2\x80\x9d
2\xe2\x80\x9d

Soil organic    matter
> 5%
2-5%
< 2%

Soil texture
Medium (loams)
Fine (clays)
Coarse (sands)

Erosion hazard
slight
moderate
Severe
Fuel

Clearcut-slash
0-20 tons/acre
20-60 tons/acre
60+ tons acre

Partial cut
0-15
15-40
40+

Natural fuel
0-10
25-Oct
25+

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		LOW	MEDIUM	HIGH
		LOW	MEDIUM	HIGH
Topography
	Slope configuration	Broad ridges	Convex and concave	V-shaped
	Aspect	N, NW, NE	E, SE	SW, S, W
	Slope gradient	0-15%	15-60%	60% +
Soil
	Duff thickness	4\xe2\x80\x9d	2-4\xe2\x80\x9d	2\xe2\x80\x9d
	Soil organic matter	> 5%	2-5%	< 2%
	Soil texture	Medium (loams)	Fine (clays)	Coarse (sands)
	Erosion hazard	slight	moderate	Severe
Fuel
	Clearcut-slash	0-20 tons/acre	20-60 tons/acre	60+ tons acre
	Partial cut	0-15	15-40	40+
	Natural fuel	0-10	25-Oct	25+