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 …

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 …

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 …

Aim of study: The study was conducted to examine impact of skidding traffic, trail slope, traffic
frequency, and soil depth on the soil bulk density. Area of study: This study was carried out …

Loss of vegetation cover by forest harvesting has increased the average surface runoff
volume and sediment yield in the Hyrcanian forest in Iran. Hence, treatments are needed to …

Purpose Following ground-based skidding operations, understory vegetation and litter layer
are commonly damaged or displaced by the movement of machines and timber on the …

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 …

Sažetak Harvest traffic with heavy equipment causes damage to forest soils. Whereas
increased soil damage has been reported with increasing harvest equipment traffic and on …

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 …