An extensive field trial was set up in eight forest stands to examine the influence of soil
texture (two stands on sand, four on loam to silt loam, two on clay), machine mass (light …

Context Models for predictions of soil compaction following forest traffic represent important
decision tools for forest managers in order to choose the best management practices for …

Soil compaction induced by forest harvesting operations can reduce site productivity.
Intensity, extent and persistence of soil compaction were assessed on fine-to medium-and …

Impact of skidding traffic on bulk density and penetration resistance of two sandy forest soils
was examined in Putte (the Netherlands). Different levels of compaction were applied by …

The present study focuses on assessing the effects of different numbers of skidders on soil
compaction. To assess the skidding effects, four-wheeled small-scale logging equipment …

Soil compaction, which results from the skidding of heavy machines used in forest
operations, can seriously damage forest productivity. Indeed, it alters soil structure, disturbs …

The widespread use of heavy machinery during harvesting and site preparation in timber
plantations in British Columbia (BC) has led to concerns that compaction causes a reduction …

Soil compaction has been considered a principal form of damage associated with logging,
restricting root growth and reducing productivity. The rate and extent of soil compaction on …

The degree and extent of soil compaction, which may reduce productivity of forest soils, is
believed to vary by the type of harvesting system, and a field-based study was conducted to …

Context Nowadays, harvest operations are predominantly performed fully mechanized using
heavy tractors or forestry machines. The resulting soil compaction may negatively affect the …