[HTML][HTML] Polymers use as mulch films in agriculture—a review of history, problems and current trends

Z Mansoor, F Tchuenbou-Magaia, M Kowalczuk… - Polymers, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
The application of mulch films for preserving soil moisture and preventing weed growth has
been a part of agricultural practice for decades. Different materials have been used as mulch …

How and how much, do harvesting activities affect forest soil, regeneration and stands?

R Picchio, PS Mederski, F Tavankar - Current forestry reports, 2020‏ - Springer
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 …

Soil erosion on mountain trails as a consequence of recreational activities. A comprehensive review of the scientific literature

D Salesa, A Cerdà - Journal of environmental management, 2020‏ - Elsevier
This article reviews the scientific literature on trail erosion and the magnitude of the erosive
processes that occur on mountain trails due to recreational activities, mainly due to hiking …

Effects of slope gradient on runoff and sediment yield on machine-induced compacted soil in temperate forests

M Jourgholami, S Karami, F Tavankar, A Lo Monaco… - Forests, 2020‏ - mdpi.com
There has been a severely negative impact on soil water resources in temperate forests
caused by the introduction of the type of heavy machinery in the forestry sector used for …

Effects of forest harvesting on water and sediment yields: A review toward better mitigation and rehabilitation strategies

R Picchio, M Jourgholami, EK Zenner - Current Forestry Reports, 2021‏ - Springer
Abstract Purposeof Review Paired catchment studies have documented the extent to which
forest harvesting impairs forested watersheds. Adverse effects on stream water quality and …

Effects of plot length and soil texture on runoff and sediment yield occurring on machine-trafficked soils in a mixed deciduous forest

M Jourgholami, ER Labelle - Annals of Forest Science, 2020‏ - Springer
Key message Runoff decreased significantly in each soil texture group, as plot length
increased (2–40 m), whereas sediment yield showed an increasing trend. Runoff and …

Hydrologic and erosion responses to compaction and added surface cover in post-fire logged areas: Isolating splash, interrill and rill erosion

SA Prats, MC Malvar, COA Coelho… - Journal of …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Soil compaction during post-fire logging can increase runoff and erosion. Increasing surface
cover is an effective way to reduce erosion, but this has not been tested on soils impacted by …

Hydrologic responses of undecomposed litter mulch on compacted soil: Litter water holding capacity, runoff, and sediment

M Jourgholami, H Sohrabi, R Venanzi, F Tavankar… - Catena, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The surface of the mineral soil is covered by the forest floor forming water absorbent layers.
This is how the forest floor plays an important role in soil and water conservation. The aim of …

Soil recovery assessment after timber harvesting based on the Sustainable Forest Operation (SFO) perspective in Iranian temperate forests

H Sohrabi, M Jourgholami, M Jafari, N Shabanian… - Sustainability, 2020‏ - mdpi.com
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 …

A review of compaction effect on subsurface processes in soil: Implications on stormwater treatment in roadside compacted soil

TK Das, A Kabir, W Zhao, MK Stenstrom… - Science of the Total …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Sustainable cities require spacious infrastructures such as roadways to serve multiple
functions, including transportation and water treatment. This can be achieved by installing …