In response to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (aka, Clean Water Act) of 1972,
forestry best management practices (BMPs) were developed and subsequently …

Logging and mill residues are currently the largest sources of woody biomass for bioenergy
in the United States, but short‐rotation woody crops (SRWCs) are expected to become a …

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

Forest road stream crossing approaches, or the section of road immediately adjacent to the
stream crossing, represent primary sources and nearly direct pathways for sediment delivery …

Rising costs of forest operations and decreasing revenue generated from harvesting are
becoming critical challenges in forest management throughout the Northeastern US. Along …

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

Forestry best management practices (BMPs) were developed to minimize water pollution
from forestry operations by primarily addressing sediment and sediment transport, which is …

Managed forests generally produce high water quality, but degradation is possible via
sedimentation if proper management is not implemented during forest harvesting. To …

Compared to undisturbed areas, timber harvest activities, including road construction, skid
trails, and stream crossings, exhibit the potential for causing erosion and sedimentation if …

Among the world's largest coastal and river basins, the Lower Mississippi River Alluvial
Valley (LMRAV) is one of the most disturbed by human activities. This study ascertained the …