The impact of skid trails on the physical properties of tropical hill


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Kamaruzaman Yusoff, . and Muhamad Majid Nik, . The impact of skid trails on the physical properties of tropical hill. pp. 311-321. ISSN 0126-6128

Abstract

A field study was conducted in Sungai Tekam Forest Reserve of Pahang Malaysia to evaluate the effects of skid trails on some selected soil properties. Results showed that bulk density and resistance to penetration increased while total pore space and aeration porosity decreased significantly. The available water holding capacity returned to normal after two years of exposure. This information was useful to forest and land managers who were attempting to manage soils to reduce soil compaction and erosion on skid trails and plan reforestation programmes. Research efforts should aim at reducing the alteration of some soil physical properties on skid trails by proper harvesting practices and reduction of skid trail related disturbances


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Abstract

A field study was conducted in Sungai Tekam Forest Reserve of Pahang Malaysia to evaluate the effects of skid trails on some selected soil properties. Results showed that bulk density and resistance to penetration increased while total pore space and aeration porosity decreased significantly. The available water holding capacity returned to normal after two years of exposure. This information was useful to forest and land managers who were attempting to manage soils to reduce soil compaction and erosion on skid trails and plan reforestation programmes. Research efforts should aim at reducing the alteration of some soil physical properties on skid trails by proper harvesting practices and reduction of skid trail related disturbances

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Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Summary (En Malay)
AGROVOC Term: SUELOS/ QUIMICA DEL SUELO
AGROVOC Term: PROPIEDADES FISICO-QUIMICAS
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/19240

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