Size and Placement of Metal Culverts Critical on Peatland Woods Roads

J.H. Stoeckeler

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Size and Placement of Metal Culverts Critical on Peatland Woods Roads

Informally Refereed

Authors:

J.H. Stoeckeler

Year:

1967

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Note NC-37. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Culverts too small in diameter or poorly placed were major causes of timber flooding and tree damage. Placement problems were poor culvert slope, poor hydraulic approach, lack of gravel bedding, and too little soil covering the culverts.

Keywords

culverts, timber flooding, tree damage

Citation

Stoeckeler, J.H. 1967. Size and Placement of Metal Culverts Critical on Peatland Woods Roads. Research Note NC-37. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station