Hello everyone.
I was contacted by a friend with a small orchard near Buffalo, MN who
has learned that a new property owner plans to surface mine gravel on
land adjacent to, and upslope of his small orchard. Eventually, the
property owner intends to sub-divide the land after the gravel is
removed.
As the neighbor's intent suggests, the orchard itself is a
considerably gravelly-loam soil, although, as happens on the prairie,
there is a small wetland and small lake to the other side of the
orchard, so obviously, some underlying areas have either good clay
content and compacted layers (or less likely, stone ledge).
I was asked, but did not know what the hydrological impacts might be
upon the orchard (if any) - save surface water run-off when soils are
either frozen or at field capacity.
For my friend's benefit, and also my own elucidation -- and possibly,
to similar gain for others out there -- I am interested in learning
of possible negative ramifications of such a venture, from persons
with similar circumstance or with particular knowledge in this regard.
Thanks much.
Best Regards, Kevin Iungerman.
--
Kevin Iungerman, Extension Associate
Cornell Northeastern NY Commercial Fruit Program
Serving NY's Upper Hudson and Champlain Region
(Albany, Saratoga, Washington, Essex and Clinton Counties)
Growing McIntosh, Honeycrisp, and other fine apples and fruit!
50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Phone: (518) 885-8995
FAX: (518) 885-9078
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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