Abstract Purpose of Review Ground-based mechanized forest operations can cause severe
soil disturbances that are often long lasting and detrimental to the health of forested …

This article reviews the scientific literature on trail erosion and the magnitude of the erosive
processes that occur on mountain trails due to recreational activities, mainly due to hiking …

Abstract Purposeof Review Paired catchment studies have documented the extent to which
forest harvesting impairs forested watersheds. Adverse effects on stream water quality and …

In recent years, the study of skid trail recovery processes has gained momentum. In this
review, 121 studies on various aspects of skid trail recovery were evaluated to determine …

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 surface of the mineral soil is covered by the forest floor forming water absorbent layers.
This is how the forest floor plays an important role in soil and water conservation. The aim of …

Minimizing the impact of timber harvesting on forest stands and soils is one of the main
goals of sustainable forest operation (SFO). Thus, it is necessary to make an accurate …

Protection of forest soils during harvesting operations is necessary to reduce damage and
accelerate recovery time. The current study aims to evaluate soil physical properties, natural …

Various engineering measures, such as mulching, have been applied on decommissioned
skid trails to suppress the adverse effects of overland flow and flood hazards. However, very …

Application of mulch on compacted soil is a common engineering measure to suppress
runoff and soil loss during ground-based mechanized forest operations. Despite the …