Soil and root damage in forestry reducing the impact of forest mechanization / Iwan Wästerlund.

Contents Forest responses to soil disturbance due to machine traffic -- Impacts of soil disturbance on forest and forest soils -- Impeded root growth in compacted till soils -- Soil and root strength -- Rutting on peaty soil -- Soil mechanics for forestry ground and measurements -- Alpine routes reinforced with geonet for ATV - Logging residues as soil - root protection.
Abstract "Agroforestry has significantly impacted our forests, but an often-overlooked issue is the effect of harvesting on soils and root systems. Soil and Root Damage in Forestry explains how soil and roots might be damaged through logging activities or silvicultural activities, how resulting root diseases impact the root and soil systems, and the impacts of chemical applications on the soil and root system. This book goes beyond the 'why' to also provide methods to reduce the impacts of machines on soils and offers solutions to minimize the impacts of machines on soils. Soil and Root Damage in Forestry serves as a valuable resource not only for those already working in soil science and forest ecology, but also provides insights for advanced students seeking an entrance to the "hidden half" of the planet."--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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LCCN 2020946764
ISBN0128220708
ISBN9780128220702 (paperback)

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