Soil compaction effects on Pinustaeda establishment from seed and early growth

Tuttle, C. L.; Golden, Michael S.; Meldahl, Ralph S.

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“…Root and shoot growth of white spruce seedlings have been shown to decrease when the bulk density of soils of similar origin and texture was raised from 1.35 to 1.50 Mg m -3 (Corns 1988). Similar results have been reported for Pinus taeda (Tuttle et al 1988), Picea abies, Pinus nigra and Pinus rigida (Zisa et al 1980) on mediumtextured soils. Moreover, ruts on fine-to medium-textured sites collected run-off waters and were unsuitable for planting.…”

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“…Even after 15 skidding cycles, wheel track densities were under these critical values at all depths. Nevertheless, studies conducted on coarse-textured soils have shown that a bulk density of 1.45 Mg m -3 severely limited the growth of seedlings of Picea mariana (Prévost and Bolghari 1990) and that root growth of Picea abies, Pinus nigra, Pinus rigida (Zisa et al 1980) and Pinus taeda (Tuttle et al 1988) decreased rapidly when bulk densities exceeded 1.6 Mg m -3 . On the other hand, in coarse-textured soils, growth is more limited by soil strength than by soil aeration (Sands et al 1979;Wasterlund 1985).…”

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Soil compaction induced by careful logging in the claybelt region of northwestern Quebec (Canada)

Brais¹,

Camiré²

1998

Can. J. Soil. Sci.

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Soil compaction induced by careful logging in the claybelt region of northwestern Quebec (Canada). Can. J. Soil . Soil compaction induced by forest harvesting operations can reduce site productivity. Intensity, extent and persistence of soil compaction were assessed on fine-to medium-and coarse-textured soils. Severe compaction took place in the wheel track section of the skid trails. On fine-to medium-textured soils, half of the effects on the 0-to 10-cm and 10-to 20-cm mineral soil bulk densities (+11 and +8%) and half of the changes in the 10-cm depth soil strength (+69%) occurred in the course of the first two skidding cycles (cycle of half impact). On coarse soils, half of the effect on the 0-to 10-cm bulk density (+11%) occurred during the first three passes. Cycles of half impact for soil strength were 9, 14, 7 and 6 for the 2.5-, 5-, 10-, and 20-cm depths and corresponded to increases of 235, 402, 157 and 103% respectively. Compaction was more limited between track sections of trails. Six to twelve years following clearcutting on fine-to medium-textured soils, 0-to 10-cm soil bulk density was less in the skid trails than on the undisturbed sections of cutovers. Careful logging on moist, fine-to medium-textured soils is the safest way to limit the extent of soil compaction. On coarse-textured soils, spreading the traffic remains a valid option.Key words: Soil compaction, bulk density, soil strength, forest harvesting, careful logging Brais, S. et Camiré, C. 1998. Compactage du sol engendié par les opérations de récolte dans la ceinture d'argile du nordouest quebecois. Can. J. Soil Sci. 78: 197-206. Le compactage engendré par la récolte forestière peut réduire la productivité des sols. L'étendue, la sévérité et la persistance du compactage ont été évaluées pour des sols de texture fine à moyenne et de texture grossière. Le sol directement sous le passage des roues était fortement compacté. Sur les sols de texture fine à moyenne, plus de la moitié des changements de la masse volumique apparente entre 0-10 et 10-20 cm de profondeur (+ 11 et + 8 %) et de la résis-tance à 10 cm (+ 69 %) prenaient place au cours des deux premiers passages. Sur les sols de texture grossière, la moitié des effets sur la masse volumique apparente entre 0-10 cm (+ 11 %) prenaient place au cours des trois premiers passages. La moitié des impacts sur la résistance à 2,5, 5, 10 et 20 cm de profondeur (+ 235, 402, 157 et 103 %) n'étaient apparents qu'après les 9e, 14e, 7e et 6e passages respectivement. À l'intérieur des sentiers, entre les traces de roues, le compactage était moins sévère. Six à douze ans après coupe à blanc, le compactage résiduel affectait les ornières entre 10 et 40 cm de profondeur. Sur les sols de texture fine à moyenne la CPRS constitue le meilleur moyen de limiter l'étendue du compactage. Sur les sols de texture grossière, étendre le trafic à l'ensemble du parterre demeure une option valable.

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Soil compaction induced by careful logging in the claybelt region of northwestern Quebec (Canada)

Brais¹,

Camiré²

1998

Can. J. Soil. Sci.

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“…Generally in the case of large trees, root growth is limited by increasing soil bulk density and excessive soil resistance (typical in dry and skeletal soils) or insufficient aeration if the soil is heavily saturated by water (Greacen & Sands, 1980). The greater the root growth reduction and the smaller the soil space occupied by roots, the slower the growth of a tree in its above-ground parts (Halverson & Zisa, 1982;Tuttle et al, 1988). The exposure of roots to mechanical pressure induces a number of physiological changes that have been well described on the macroscopic level.…”

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Soil Compaction - Impact of Harvesters' and Forwarders' Passages on Plant Growth

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Neruda²,

Ulrich³

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“…Soil compaction is one of the most dangerous soil disturbance factors, particularly in highly productive stands, which can result in long-term reduction of tree growth. The greater the reduction in the growth of tree root systems, the smaller the increases in the tree growth (Halverson & Zisa, 1982;Tuttle et al, 1988).…”

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Soil compaction of various Central European forest soils caused by traffic of forestry machines with various chassis

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Aim of study: The primary objective of this paper was to compare the effects of different types of forestry machine chassis on the compaction of the top layers of soil and to define the soil moisture content level, at which machine traffic results in maximum compaction.Area of study: Measurements were conducted in eight forest stands located in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The soil types in the stands subjected to the study were luvisols, stagnosols, cambisols, and rendzinas.Material and Methods: The measurements were focused on tracked and wheeled (equipped with low pressure tyres) cut-to-length machines, and skidders equipped with wide and standard tyres. The bulk density of soil was determined from soil samples extracted from the ruts, the centre of the skid trail, and the undisturbed stand. To determine soil moisture content, at which the soil is the most susceptible to compaction, the Proctor standard test was employed.Main results: The moisture content for maximal compaction fluctuated from 12% to 34.06%. Wheeled machines compacted the soil to 1.24 – 1.36 g.cm-3 (30.3 – 35.4 % compaction) in dried state. Bulk density of soil in stands where tracked machine operated was lower, ranging from 1.02 to 1.06 g.cm-3 (25.3 % compaction).Research highlights: All wheeled machines caused the same amount of soil compaction in the ruts, despite differences in tyres, machine weight, etc. Maximum compaction caused by forestry machines occurred at minimal moisture contents, easily achievable in European climatic conditions. Keywords: soil compaction; bulk density; soil moisture content limits; cut-to-length machines; skidders.

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Soil compaction effects on Pinustaeda establishment from seed and early growth

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Soil compaction induced by careful logging in the claybelt region of northwestern Quebec (Canada)

Soil compaction induced by careful logging in the claybelt region of northwestern Quebec (Canada)

Soil Compaction - Impact of Harvesters' and Forwarders' Passages on Plant Growth

Soil compaction of various Central European forest soils caused by traffic of forestry machines with various chassis

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