Erosion on logging roads in northwestern California: How much is avoidable?

John D. McCashion; Raymond M. Rice

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Erosion on logging roads in northwestern California: How much is avoidable?

Informally Refereed

Authors:

John D. McCashion, Raymond M. Rice

Year:

1983

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Journal of Forestry 81(1): 23-26.

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Abstract

Abstract - A study was made on 344 miles of logging roads in northwestern California to assess sources of erosion and the extent to which road-related erosion is avoidable. At most, about 24 percent of the erosion measured on the logging roads could have been prevented by conventional engineering methods. The remaining 76 percent was caused by site conditions and choice of alignment. On 30,300 acres of commercial timberland, an estimated 40 percent of the total erosion associated with management of the area was found to have been derived from the road system.

Keywords

PSW4351, erosion, logging roads, northwestern California, soil displacement, slope, soil types

Citation

McCashion, John D.; Rice, Raymond M. 1983. Erosion on logging roads in northwestern California: How much is avoidable?. Journal of Forestry 81(1): 23-26.