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Soil Compaction from Harvesting and Site Preparation in the Upper Gulf Coastal Plain
Author(s) -
Gent J. A.,
Morris L. A.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1986.03615995005000020038x
Subject(s) - bulk density , ultisol , environmental science , hydraulic conductivity , compaction , soil compaction , coastal plain , porosity , land reclamation , loblolly pine , geology , soil water , hydrology (agriculture) , forestry , pinus <genus> , soil science , geotechnical engineering , archaeology , geography , botany , paleontology , biology
The impact of intensive forest management practices on the physical properties of a Typic Paleudult was examined to a depth of 0.3 m by collecting 7.6‐cm core samples before harvest, after harvest, and after site preparation. Whole‐tree harvesting of a 22‐yr‐old loblolly pine ( Pinus taeda L.) plantation caused significant changes in bulk density to a depth of 0.23 m outside of skid trails, and 0.30 m in primary skid trails. Subsequent chop/burn and shear/windrow site preparation treatments had little added impact on bulk density. Post site preparation differences in aeration porosity and saturated hydraulic conductivity among treatments were nonsignificant.