Measurement of soil bulk density is important for understanding the physical, chemical, and
biological properties of soil. Accurate and rapid soil bulk density measurement techniques …

Abstract Purpose of Review Ground-based mechanized forest operations can cause severe
soil disturbances that are often long lasting and detrimental to the health of forested …

Abstract Purpose of Review Lowering the impact of forest utilisation on the forest
environment is a part of the improvement in sustainable forest management. As part of forest …

In recent years, the study of skid trail recovery processes has gained momentum. In this
review, 121 studies on various aspects of skid trail recovery were evaluated to determine …

Research has been undertaken on the hydrological and erosional impact of forest fires, but
remarkably little work has been conducted on salvage logging operations that often follow …

Abstract Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) is a key objective of the European Forest
Strategy. One of the most important aspects to be considered to achieve this fundamental …

European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) forests in Central and Southern Italy are managed
applying the shelterwood system. Prior to the regeneration cut, it is common to apply 2–3 …

The growth and quality of natural seedlings are important goals of forest management in
uneven-aged high stands. In this study, the recovery process of the physical and chemical …

Soils are a large reservoir of organic carbon, and plays a significant role in its accumulation
and storage. The goal of this study is to provide a generalized estimate of soil organic …

The use of heavy machinery in logging operations leads to soil compaction, especially in
highly used skid trails. In Amazonia, recovery of topsoil physical properties has been …