Excess water is Che dominant problem on 1 percent of the woodland 

 acreage. Much of the forest having this problem occurs on the flood 

 plains along perennial streams where the tree cover affords excellent 

 protection against streambank and sheet erosion that may occur during 

 flood stage. 



Unfavorable soil conditions such as excessive amounts of stone, 

 limited soil depth and clay textures are the dominant problems on 21 

 percent of the woodland acreage. Slopes are not generally excessive 

 except for some Class VIII land, where rock or shale outcrops are 

 dominant problems. 



Climate is limiting on some forest lands in terms of low annual 

 precipitation and short growing season. Soils classified as having 

 only a climatic limitation are of high quality and are not subject to 

 erosion under proper management. About 3 percent of the woodland area 

 has climate as the major limitation. 



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