The impact of heavy traffic on forest soils: A review

M Cambi, G Certini, F Neri, E Marchi - Forest ecology and management, 2015 - Elsevier
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 …

Sustainable Forest Operations (SFO): A new paradigm in a changing world and climate

E Marchi, W Chung, R Visser, D Abbas… - Science of the Total …, 2018 - Elsevier
The effective implementation of sustainable forest management depends largely on carrying
out forest operations in a sustainable manner. Climate change, as well as the increasing …

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 …

How and how much, do harvesting activities affect forest soil, regeneration and stands?

R Picchio, PS Mederski, F Tavankar - Current forestry reports, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Lowering the impact of forest utilisation on the forest
environment is a part of the improvement in sustainable forest management. As part of forest …

Physical recovery of forest soil after compaction by heavy machines, revealed by penetration resistance over multiple decades

H Mohieddinne, B Brasseur, F Spicher… - Forest Ecology and …, 2019 - Elsevier
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 …

Vehicle-induced compaction of forest soil affects plant morphological and physiological attributes: A meta-analysis

B Mariotti, Y Hoshika, M Cambi, E Marra, Z Feng… - Forest Ecology and …, 2020 - Elsevier
A main disadvantage of heavy machinery in forest operation is soil compaction. Compacted
soils may be a barrier to seedling growth, even though the exact mechanisms of action are …

Integrated forest management to prevent wildfires under Mediterranean environments

P Corona, D Ascoli, A Barbati, G Bovio… - Annals of Silvicultural …, 2015 - iris.unito.it
This review presents a multidisciplinary framework for integrating the ecological, regulatory,
procedural and technical aspects of forest management for fi res prevention under …

The application of two approaches using GIS technology implementation in forest road network planning in an Italian mountain setting

R Picchio, G Pignatti, E Marchi, F Latterini, M Benanchi… - Forests, 2018 - mdpi.com
A well-planned forest road network is essential for meeting the goal of sustainable forest
management. Forest roads play a key role in commercial purposes, fire prevention, and …

Impacts of wood extraction on soil: Assessing rutting and soil compaction caused by skidding and forwarding by means of traditional and innovative methods

E Marra, A Laschi, F Fabiano, C Foderi, F Neri… - European Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Intensive forestry operations may cause soil compaction, plastic soil disturbances and
rutting, which are responsible for undesirable effects on soils, vegetation and water bodies …

Is silviculture able to enhance wild forest mushroom resources? Current knowledge and future perspectives

A Tomao, JA Bonet, JM de Aragón… - Forest ecology and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Fungal fruit-bodies are an important economic resource both for recreational pickers and
commercial markets. The broad interest in forest fungi and mushrooms has motivated …