The generation of surface runoff and sediment yield was studied on skid trails in the
temperate forest of Iran. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of traffic frequency …

The effect of slope on runoff volume was evaluated on skid trails in the natural forest in the
north of Iran. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between runoff …

After ground-based skidding operations, soil particles are rearranged closer together
resulting in increased bulk density, reduced total porosity, and decreased infiltration …

Compacted soil has lower water infiltration and hydraulic conductivity, which contributes to
increased runoff and erosion on slopes. The aim of the present study was to assess runoff …

Mechanical logging and skid trail construction in mountainous areas are associated with soil
compaction and erosion risks. In this research, surface runoff and soil loss were studied at …

A study was conducted to investigate the effects of skid trail slope and traffic levels on soil
disturbances at two soil depths (0–10 and 10–20 cm). The treatments were set at four traffic …

Key message Runoff decreased significantly in each soil texture group, as plot length
increased (2–40 m), whereas sediment yield showed an increasing trend. Runoff and …

With increasing mechanization of forest harvesting operations the impacts on soil have
increased quite dramatically. The objective of this paper was to examine the relationship of …

Water erosion causes severe soil damage in northern forests of Iran which is associated with
different rut depths in skid trails. The aim of this study was to assess rutting and soil …

Sažetak Skidding operations induce changes in soil physical properties, which have the
potential to impact soil sustainability and forest productivity. Our objective was to investigate …