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Estimation of rate of recovery of disturbed soils from ground-based logging in Peninsular Malaysia

A field study was conducted to determine the rate of natural recovery of compacted soils in a logged-over hill forest area in Sg. Tekam, Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia. Based upon regression analysis, the estimated average times required for natural recovery of bulk density, total porosity, saturated h...

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Main Author: Jusoff, Kamaruzaman
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Language:English
Published: Forest Research Institute Malaysia 1996
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spelling my.upm.eprints.424882016-04-13T09:10:01Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/42488/ Estimation of rate of recovery of disturbed soils from ground-based logging in Peninsular Malaysia Jusoff, Kamaruzaman A field study was conducted to determine the rate of natural recovery of compacted soils in a logged-over hill forest area in Sg. Tekam, Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia. Based upon regression analysis, the estimated average times required for natural recovery of bulk density, total porosity, saturated hydraulic conductivity and resistance to penetration on skid trail, bush landing and secondary forest road to conditions found in the undisturbed soil are respectively listed in consecutive order as follows: (i) 22, 17and 14 years; (ii) 24, 17 and 15 years; (iii) 52, 37 and 28 years; and (iv) 19, 14 and 12 years. The study showed that ground-based logging is most damaging to the skid trails, as the natural rate of recovery of such disturbed soils is exceedingly slow compared to bush landing and secondary forest road. Future research should focus on improved logging machine and systems that will lessen the damage on skid trails. Forest Research Institute Malaysia 1996-09 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/42488/1/Estimation%20of%20rate%20of%20recovery%20of%20disturbed%20soils%20from%20ground-based%20logging%20in%20Peninsular%20Malaysia.pdf Jusoff, Kamaruzaman (1996) Estimation of rate of recovery of disturbed soils from ground-based logging in Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 9 (1). pp. 88-100. ISSN 0128-1283 http://www.jstor.org/stable/43582141?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents
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description A field study was conducted to determine the rate of natural recovery of compacted soils in a logged-over hill forest area in Sg. Tekam, Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia. Based upon regression analysis, the estimated average times required for natural recovery of bulk density, total porosity, saturated hydraulic conductivity and resistance to penetration on skid trail, bush landing and secondary forest road to conditions found in the undisturbed soil are respectively listed in consecutive order as follows: (i) 22, 17and 14 years; (ii) 24, 17 and 15 years; (iii) 52, 37 and 28 years; and (iv) 19, 14 and 12 years. The study showed that ground-based logging is most damaging to the skid trails, as the natural rate of recovery of such disturbed soils is exceedingly slow compared to bush landing and secondary forest road. Future research should focus on improved logging machine and systems that will lessen the damage on skid trails.
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author Jusoff, Kamaruzaman
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Estimation of rate of recovery of disturbed soils from ground-based logging in Peninsular Malaysia
author_facet Jusoff, Kamaruzaman
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title Estimation of rate of recovery of disturbed soils from ground-based logging in Peninsular Malaysia
title_short Estimation of rate of recovery of disturbed soils from ground-based logging in Peninsular Malaysia
title_full Estimation of rate of recovery of disturbed soils from ground-based logging in Peninsular Malaysia
title_fullStr Estimation of rate of recovery of disturbed soils from ground-based logging in Peninsular Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Estimation of rate of recovery of disturbed soils from ground-based logging in Peninsular Malaysia
title_sort estimation of rate of recovery of disturbed soils from ground-based logging in peninsular malaysia
publisher Forest Research Institute Malaysia
publishDate 1996
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