SOIL COMPACTION POST MECHANIZED HARVESTING OF A EUCALYPTUS MOUNT IN SAN CAYETANO Bs. As ARGENTINA
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https://doi.org/10.24278/rif.2024.36e926Keywords:
Relative Compaction, Maximum Proctor Density, InfiltrationAbstract
Mechanized harvesting in forest systems causes damage to the soil that directly affects mechanical penetration resistance (RMP) and soil porosity, and indirectly affects plant growth capacity and water movement through the soil. This study evaluated the effect of a mechanized harvesting system on hapludolls in southeastern Buenos Aires province using the parameters RMP, Infiltration (I), Apparent Density (DA), Maximum Proctor Density (DMP), and Relative Compaction (CR). Three treatments were defined: track (H), between tracks (EH), and between paths (EC), based on the level of machinery traffic. Transverse RMP measurements were taken to determine areas of higher RMP value. Subsequently, longitudinal measurements were taken at different sites, and comparative curves were generated at two time points: immediately after harvesting and six months later. I measurements, along with DA measurements, were taken immediately after harvesting and longitudinally following the zones marked for RMP. It was determined that the H zone had the highest RMP values immediately after harvesting; however, all treatments showed values above 2000 kPa. Porosity and infiltration were strongly affected, reaching CR values of 99% at the surface (0-0.01 m) and 97% from 0.1 m to 0.3 m depth. This seriously affected the growth of new plants and increased stump mortality. Six months after harvesting, all sites showed lower RMP values, indicating a natural decompaction effect.
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