Management Implications of Using Brush Mats for Soil Protection on Machine Operating Trails during Mechanized Cut-to-Length Forest Operations
Mechanized cut-to-length forest operations often rely on the use of brush mats created from harvesting debris (tree limbs, tops, and foliage) to reduce soil disturbances as a result of in-stand machine traffic. These brush mats, placed directly on the forest floor within machine operating trails, di...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-12-01
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| Series: | Forests |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/10/1/19 |