Runoff and Soil Erosion Assessment on Forest Roads Using a Small Scale Rainfall Simulator
Forestry operations can significantly alter hydrological and erosional processes in a catchment. In the course of developing timberland, a network of persistent roads and skid trails causing soil compaction is usually established. Hereby, the infiltration rate of the soil is distinctly reduced, whic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-07-01
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Series: | Hydrology |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2306-5338/3/3/25 |