2003
DOI: 10.2747/0272-3646.24.6.536
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Sediment Flux and Compaction Trends on Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) and Other Trails in an Appalachian Forest Setting

Abstract: This research investigates the impact of off-road vehicles (ORVs) on sediment dynamics and compaction in the forested hillslope terrain of southeastern Ohio. A dense network of ground-height change, penetrometer resistance, and penetrometer depth measurements was collected from trails and trail-adjacent forest land at four ORV and, for comparison, two non-ORV trail study sites (hiking, horse-riding). Repeat measurements were made at the height of the ORV season, at the end of the ORV season, and near the end o… Show more

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“…A growing body of evidence has demonstrated the nature and extent of environmental degradation caused by OHVs in sandy environments such as beaches, aeolian dune fields and river deposits (e.g., Schultz, 1988;Sack & da Luz, 2003;Schlacher & Thompson, 2008). Most of these studies have dealt with vertebrates, plants and noninsect arthropods, particularly crabs on sandy beaches (Webb & Wilshire, 1983;Moss & McPhee, 2006).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A growing body of evidence has demonstrated the nature and extent of environmental degradation caused by OHVs in sandy environments such as beaches, aeolian dune fields and river deposits (e.g., Schultz, 1988;Sack & da Luz, 2003;Schlacher & Thompson, 2008). Most of these studies have dealt with vertebrates, plants and noninsect arthropods, particularly crabs on sandy beaches (Webb & Wilshire, 1983;Moss & McPhee, 2006).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the steep, hilly forestlands of southern Ohio, Sack and da Luz () found increased soil compaction and net erosion on ATV trails during the riding season. While ATV, hiking, and horse trails all showed compaction relative to adjacent forest soils, compaction was more pronounced on the ATV trails.…”
Section: Previous Studiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Erosion was determined from stream deposition of tracer grains over a three‐month summer period. On the high end, Sack and da Luz () found erosion rates on ATV trails as high as 2,090 tonne/ha/yr in southeastern Ohio. They used repeat cross section measurements on four similar trail segments during a three‐month fall period with normal use, and after the following three‐month winter closure.…”
Section: Previous Studiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In many situations, localized conditions -perhaps of soil, water, or use patterns -result in a particular trail section experiencing recurring, debilitating problems. Often these problems lead to severe rutting, ponding of water, and export of soil from the trail running surface onto adjacent forestland, or even into streams (Sack and da Luz, 2003). Repairing these problem areas is crucial from environmental, user safety, and rider enjoyment perspectives, but the cost can be quite high.…”
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“…On trails located both east and west of the Mississippi River, disturbance level did not affect interrill erosion, which was found to be two to three times that of undisturbed ground at the same locations. Sack and da Luz (2003) found large amounts of sediment flux from ORV trails in Ohio, observed as changes in ground-height. Soils tended to be lost during periods of heavy traffic and to be aggraded when left undisturbed.…”
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