Temporary stream and wetland crossing options for forest management

Charles R. Blinn; Rick Dahlman; Lola Hislop; Michael A. Thompson

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Temporary stream and wetland crossing options for forest management

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Charles R. Blinn, Rick Dahlman, Lola Hislop, Michael A. Thompson

Year:

1998

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

(General technical report NC ; 202):125 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

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Abstract

Discusses temporary options for crossing streams and wetland soils with forest harvesting and transportation equipment. Reviews the available literature on the environmental effects of temporary crossings. Provides an overview of regulations pertaining to temporary crossings for several jurisdictions in the Great Lakes Region.

Keywords

Bridges, Culverts, Forest management, Wetlands, Streams, Road construction, Environmental impact, Regulations, Temporary structures

Citation

Blinn, Charles R.; Dahlman, Rick.; Hislop, Lola.; Thompson, Michael A. 1998. Temporary stream and wetland crossing options for forest management. General Technical Report NC-202. 125 p.