Within the potential of the ecological site (soil type, landform, climate, and geology), soils are stable and allow for water infiltration to provide for optimal plant growth and minimal surface runoff.
THIS MEANS THAT:
The hydrologic cycle will be supported by providing for water capture, storage, and sustained release. Adequate energy flow and nutrient cycling through the system will be achieved as optimal plant growth occurs. Plant communities are highly varied within Wyoming.
INDICATORS MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Water infiltration rates
Soil compaction
Erosion (rills, gullies, pedestals, capping)
Soil micro-organisms
Vegetative cover (gully bottoms and slopes)
Bare ground and litter
The above indicators are applied as appropriate to the potential of the ecological site.