Abstract Purposeof Review Paired catchment studies have documented the extent to which
forest harvesting impairs forested watersheds. Adverse effects on stream water quality and …

Organic mulch is an important agronomic measure which has proven effective for soil and
water conservation worldwide. However, the appropriate mulch application rate, mulch …

Soil enzyme activities can indicate soil quality due to the catalyst roles enzymes play in
various soil biochemical processes. However, little is known about the variations in soil …

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 …

Mulching is widely recognized as an effective soil and water conservation measure all over
the world. Nevertheless, a comprehensive evaluation of mulching's effectiveness in …

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

Key message Runoff decreased significantly in each soil texture group, as plot length
increased (2–40 m), whereas sediment yield showed an increasing trend. Runoff and …

The surface of the mineral soil is covered by the forest floor forming water absorbent layers.
This is how the forest floor plays an important role in soil and water conservation. The aim of …

Disturbance of forest watersheds has numerous effects on up and downstream
environments, including erosion and reduction in productivity in disturbed areas, removal of …

Minimizing the impact of timber harvesting on forest stands and soils is one of the main
goals of sustainable forest operation (SFO). Thus, it is necessary to make an accurate …