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The third input map was the
1998 land use map that kelly talked about before the break. All the land use types were
classified in the watershed. We
rated each on the 1-9 scale based on the potential for erosion in each. A closed canopy and deep root
systems minimize erosion by absorbing water. These areas, such as wetlands and mature forests were
given a value of one. Compacted
and cleared land have high potential for erosion and were rated as 9. The crop and commercial land use
types are examples.
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