Two case studies from Southern Ontario are descr bed in wh ch overland flooding in the early sprng caused extensive locaized erosional and otfrer damage to cropland Pedologic and economic appraisals of damages were undertaken. The extent of soils damage was evaluated from a survey of so ls and surface elevat ons along transects crossing the damaged zones. Baseline conditions were deterrnined from soilproftles in undisturbed areas. Soil samples were collected for an assessment of nutr ent content, pH levels and physical properties. Farrn operators using damaged and were interviewed to determine cropp ng patterns, rehabilrtation p ans for damaged ands and perceptions regardrng long-term impacts. Crop y elds n disturbed and und sturbed areas were deterrnined in the tollowing growing season. ln one case models were used to ascertain changes in the so I water regime and in yie d impacts under alternative weather conditions Yield reductions observed in the field for grains, corn and soybeans varied from .1 2 to 62 percent, while the modelling forecast a 4 to 51 percent grain corn yreld reduction in wet years and a 36 to 40 percent reduction n dry years. Rehabilitation plans for darnaged so ls were developed. These included and levelling, supp ementary tillage and herbicide applications, and the introduction of plowdown red clover. The total capitaltzed values o{ damages were estimated based on rehabilitation costs and lost crop revenues.
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