Forest soils can suffer from various threats, some of which are human induced. Although
mechanized harvesting allows for high productivity, it may also seriously damage forest …

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 …

Numerous studies have concluded that forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs) are
effective at mitigating erosion and sedimentation caused by forest operations; however, the …

The authors conducted a survey of the residual stand damage and soil disturbance caused
by harvesting Mediterranean and sub-Mediterranean forests in Central and Southern Italy …

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 …

Skid trails constructed for timber extraction in steep terrain constitute a serious
environmental concern if not well planned, executed and ameliorated. Carrying out post …

Temporary skid trail stream crossings have repeatedly been identified as having
considerable potential to introduce sediment to streams. Forestry Best Management …

Soil erosion is influenced by factors such as soil properties, slope, ground cover, climatic
conditions, and forest management activities, including skid trails. Skid trails typically …

Damage to forest soil caused by vehicle traffic mainly consists of soil compaction,
displacement, and rut formation. Severity of the damage depends on vehicle mass, weight of …

Forest residue utilization for energy has increased in the southeastern United States and
additional increases are anticipated. However, such removals generate concerns regarding …