Ground based operation effects on soil disturbance by steel tracked skidder in a steep slope of forest

In this study, the effects of slope and traffic intensity on soil compaction, rutting and forest floor removal was evaluated on a skid trail in the natural forest of north of Iran. Combination of two levels of slope < 20% (SC1) and > 20% (SC2) and three levels of traffic (one, five and...

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Main Authors: B. Agherkakli, A. Najafi, S.H. Sadeghi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2010-06-01
Series:Journal of Forest Science
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Online Access:https://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/jfs-201006-0005_ground-based-operation-effects-on-soil-disturbance-by-steel-tracked-skidder-in-a-steep-slope-of-forest.php