Reduction of soil erosion on forest roads

Edward R. Burroughs; John G. King

doi:10.2737/INT-GTR-264

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Reduction of soil erosion on forest roads

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Authors:

Edward R. Burroughs, John G. King

Year:

1989

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/INT-GTR-264

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-264. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, lntermountain Research Station. 21 p.

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Abstract

Presents the expected reduction in surface erosion from selected treatments applied to forest road traveledways, cutslopes, fillslopes, and ditches. Estimated erosion reduction is expressed as functions of ground cover, slope gradient, and soil properties whenever possible. A procedure is provided to select rock riprap size for protection of the road ditch.

Keywords

surface erosion, erosion reduction, forest roads

Citation

Burroughs, Edward R., Jr.; King, John G. 1989. Reduction of soil erosion on forest roads. Gen. Tech. Rep. INT-GTR-264. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, lntermountain Research Station. 21 p.