Compactación inducida por el tráfico de máquinas en suelo forestal

Field test were carried out with the objective of evaluating the wood harvest and extraction traffic effects on soil physical properties on a commercial poplar plantation (Populus sp.). Two situations were evaluated: a) non-transited zones and b) transited zones by the harvest machinery. Penetration resistance, bulk density and gravimetric moisture were determined on non-transited zones and in the vehicles tracks. Penetration resistance values measured in the vehicles tracks were significantly higher than non transited zones up to 150 mm depth, and transit effect was detectable up to 380 mm de...

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