The Effects of Organic Mulches on Water Erosion Control for Skid Trails in the Hyrcanian Mixed Forests

The Effects of Organic Mulches on Water Erosion Control for Skid Trails in the Hyrcanian Mixed Forests

Ground-based skidding can lead to severe soil disturbance by increasing surface water flow and soil erosion. Organic mulches have been shown to be effective in contrasting this type of soil disturbance, although the cost/benefit aspect has yet to be studied. This study, by installing runoff sample p...

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Main Authors: Azar Tibash, Meghdad Jourgholami, Alireza Moghaddam Nia, Francesco Latterini, Rachele Venanzi, Rodolfo Picchio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
logging operation
litter
sawdust
runoff
soil loss
nitrate
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/11/2198

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