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Wetland Classification and Mapping of the Kenai Lowland, Alaska
Map Unit Descriptions Ecosystem: Discharge Slope Map Units: SAC; SCA; SCAd
Extent: SAC: 19 wetland polygons; 151.5 ha; 0.11% of wetland area; 0.12% of wetland polygons. SCA: 19 wetland polygon; 115.1 ha; 0.08% of wetland area; 0.12% of wetland polygons. |
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![]() An SCA wetland east of Homer (polygon 33164).
An SAC wetland in the lower Fox River Valley, at the head of Kachemak Bay (polygon (32193). |
Wetland Indicators Type: Mineral or Peat Average depth to water table: SA: 24.2 cm; n=5 SC: 39.1 cm; n=7 Organic layer thickness: SA: 105.3 cm; n=6 SC: 39.1 cm; n=7 Average depth to redoximorphic features: SA: 30.8 cm; n=4 SC: 17.2 cm; n=6 Common Soils: SA: STARICHKOF, SPENARD, NIKOLAI, BELUGA SC: BELUGA, NIKOLAI, KALIFONSKY Common Plant communities: SA component:
SC component: |
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Accuracy assessment: 2 polygons interpreted as SAC on
aerial photographs were field checked. They both remained SAC. 2 polygons interpreted as SCA on aerial photographs were field checked. They both remained SCA. |
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In Homer, the name SCAd refers to wetlands that were SCA but are now disturbed.
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Introduction and Key to Plant Communities |
| Contact: Mike Gracz Kenai Watershed Forum Homer Field Office Old Town Professional Center 3430 Main Street Suite B1 Homer, AK 99603 907-235-2218 |
15 November 2005 15:04 |
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