Title: Erosion of forest roads due to natural and man induced processes : progress report for period October - December 1992
Author: R.C. Johnson
Document Type: Monograph
Abstract:
During the period October to December 1992 the project has advanced although
problems are still being experienced in all areas. Following the changes in staff at the
Institute of Hydrology in Scotland, especially the departure of the person carrying out
the work for this project, the summer of 1992 was a period when little work could be
carried out. The IH(Scotland) office came up to four person full strength in November
1992 so no further staff problems are anticipated.
The road inventory in the Aberfoyle area has almost been completed and is now waiting for an improvement in the weather, especially the melting of snow from the
roads, before this can be completed. The regional survey is now in progress with
contacts attempted with Forestry Commission engineers in southern Scotland and
northern England. Letters have been sent to some 60 civil engineering firms who
claimed to have capabilities for the construction of unmetalled roads; this revealed that
none had experience in this. Consideration is also being given to contacting firms who
advertise experience in geotextiles.
The intensive monitoring of the forest road in the Aberfoyle area has also given
problems with the original section of road in the Stank Glen now no longer suitable
due to a change in the Forestry Commission’s felling programme. A review of the
methodology was carried out which has resulted in a change of plan and the setting
up of the instruments in the Kirkton catchment, Balquhidder. The road network in the
Kirkton was surveyed and a site was instrumented successfully. Logger problems were
then encountered resulting in the loss of the programme and further delays while the
logger was repaired. Once the roads are free of snow it is hoped to re-start the
monitoring.
Publisher: National Rivers Authority
Publication Date: 1993
Publication Place: Bristol
Subject Keywords: Anthropogenic factors; Environmental factors; Forest management; Forestry; Methodology
Geographic Keywords: Scotland
Extent: 7
Permalink: http://www.environmentdata.org/archive/ealit:3895
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