Process, influencing factors, and simulation of the lateral transport of heavy metals in surface runoff in a mining area driven by rainfall: A review

P Qiao, S Wang, J Li, Q Zhao, Y Wei, M Lei… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The lateral transport of heavy metals can expand the scope of original contamination, and
an accurate prediction of heavy metal migration is necessary to control heavy metal …

Strategies to mitigate the effects of soil physical disturbances caused by forest machinery: A comprehensive review

ER Labelle, L Hansson, L Högbom… - Current Forestry …, 2022 - Springer
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 …

Soil erosion on mountain trails as a consequence of recreational activities. A comprehensive review of the scientific literature

D Salesa, A Cerdà - Journal of environmental management, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

Effects of slope gradient on runoff and sediment yield on machine-induced compacted soil in temperate forests

M Jourgholami, S Karami, F Tavankar, A Lo Monaco… - Forests, 2020 - mdpi.com
There has been a severely negative impact on soil water resources in temperate forests
caused by the introduction of the type of heavy machinery in the forestry sector used for …

Effects of forest harvesting on water and sediment yields: a review toward better mitigation and rehabilitation strategies

R Picchio, M Jourgholami, EK Zenner - Current Forestry Reports, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purposeof Review Paired catchment studies have documented the extent to which
forest harvesting impairs forested watersheds. Adverse effects on stream water quality and …

Effects of the rainfall intensity and slope gradient on soil erosion and nitrogen loss on the sloping fields of miyun reservoir

L Wang, Y Li, J Wu, Z An, L Suo, J Ding, S Li, D Wei… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Environmental loss is primarily caused by soil, water, and nutrient loss, and runoff is
associated with nutrient transport and sediment loss. Most existing studies have focused on …

Criteria for assessing the sustainability of logging operations—A systematic review

J Grünberg, MR Ghaffariyan, M Jourgholami… - Current Forestry …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The comprehensive assessment of timber and fuelwood
harvesting operations through the consideration of the three pillars of sustainability …

Effects of plot length and soil texture on runoff and sediment yield occurring on machine-trafficked soils in a mixed deciduous forest

M Jourgholami, ER Labelle - Annals of Forest Science, 2020 - Springer
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 …

Hydrologic responses of undecomposed litter mulch on compacted soil: Litter water holding capacity, runoff, and sediment

M Jourgholami, H Sohrabi, R Venanzi, F Tavankar… - Catena, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Efficacy of leaf litter mulch to mitigate runoff and sediment yield following mechanized operations in the Hyrcanian mixed forests

M Jourgholami, ER Labelle, J Feghhi - Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2019 - Springer
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 …