Abstract Purpose of Review Lowering the impact of forest utilisation on the forest
environment is a part of the improvement in sustainable forest management. As part of forest …

Large-scale forest disturbances (LSFD) are an essential component of forest ecosystem
dynamics. The effects of rapid loss of forest cover and other changes in forest ecosystems …

In recent decades, the use of heavy machinery in forest management has significantly
increased, causing the compaction of forest soils and potentially affecting seedling survival …

Soil compaction, which results from the skidding of heavy machines used in forest
operations, can seriously damage forest productivity. Indeed, it alters soil structure, disturbs …

Abstract Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) is a key objective of the European Forest
Strategy. One of the most important aspects to be considered to achieve this fundamental …

Soil quality and function in forest environments are influenced by the interaction of soil-
forming parameters and silvicultural systems. Hyrcanian forests were recently accepted as a …

A well-planned forest road network is essential for meeting the goal of sustainable forest
management. Forest roads play a key role in commercial purposes, fire prevention, and …

Quantifying soil respiration (R s) and its components [autotrophic respiration (R a) and
heterotrophic respiration (R h)] in relation to forest management is vital to accurately …

In the last years, there has been a growing need to improve forest-wood chain concerning
all three pillars of sustainability (economic, environmental, and social). Using electronic …

Minimizing the impact of timber harvesting on forest stands and soils is one of the main
goals of sustainable forest operation (SFO). Thus, it is necessary to make an accurate …