Soil loss and run-off in young forest stands as affected by site preparation technique: a study in NE Portugal

Soil loss rates currently recorded in forests are very low. Nevertheless, that may not be the case during stand installation and early tree growth stage, when soil is disturbed and scarcely covered. Site preparation techniques, performed to improve soil conditions for plant growth, should help reduc...

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Main Author: Figueiredo, Tomás de (author)
Other Authors: Fonseca, Felícia (author), Martins, Afonso (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10198/6482
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:bibliotecadigital.ipb.pt:10198/6482