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 compaction associated with mechanized wood harvesting can long-lastingly disturb
forest soils, ecosystem function, and productivity. Sustainable forest management requires …

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 …

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 …

Abstract Purpose of Review The comprehensive assessment of timber and fuelwood
harvesting operations through the consideration of the three pillars of sustainability …

Reducing potential soil damage due to the passing of forest machinery is a key issue in
sustainable forest management. Limiting soil compaction has a significant positive impact on …

Abstract Purpose of Review Predicting, preventing, and minimizing machinery-induced soil
compaction are of paramount importance in forest ecosystems. Understanding the soil's …

Abstract Forest Management in the Brazilian Amazon has social, economic and
environmental relevance, as it allows for the sustainable use of natural resources, while at …

Abstract Changes in vegetation and forest floor are among the factors affecting the variability
of ecological indicators of soil organic and mineral layers. Therefore, the present study was …

The growth and quality of natural seedlings are important goals of forest management in
uneven-aged high stands. In this study, the recovery process of the physical and chemical …