Skid Trail Effects on Soil Methane and Carbon Dioxide Flux in a Selection-Managed Northern Hardwood Forest
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DOI: 10.1007/s10021-020-00591-8
Abstract: Temperate forest soils are an important sink for methane (CH4); however, disturbance through forest management and the creation of skid trails may significantly decrease soil’s ability to uptake CH4 or in some cases cause CH4… read more here.
Keywords: skid trail; skid trails; selection managed; trail ... See more keywords
Soil hydrophysical degradation associated with forest operations
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DOI: 10.1080/21580103.2017.1387611
Abstract: ABSTRACT Skid trails in the Hyrcanian forest of northern Iran are important for moving wood to log landings; however, they can cause soil compaction and alter water infiltration. This research therefore presents an analysis of… read more here.
Keywords: skid trails; infiltration; resistance; soil ... See more keywords
Morphology, Growth and Architecture Response of Beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) and Maple Tree (Acer velutinum Boiss.) Seedlings to Soil Compaction Stress Caused by Mechanized Logging Operations
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DOI: 10.3390/f10090771
Abstract: The Caspian forests of Iran were monitored and evaluated for forest natural regeneration after logging activities for more than a decade. This large area has a substantial ecological, environmental and socio-economic importance. Ground based skidding… read more here.
Keywords: soil compaction; beech; maple; soil ... See more keywords