Journal article
The three R's of roads: redesign, reconstruction, restoration
Journal of Forestry, Vol.97(8), pp.40-44
1999
Abstract
All too often unpaved forest access roads in the southern Appalachian Mountains were located near streams and rivers, thereby contributing storm flow and sediment to the aquatic ecosystem. Landowners and managers may not have the resources to reconstruct and relocate all these roads to protect water quality. However, simple techniques for redesign of storm water drainage structures can provide low-cost alternatives where the forest floor can absorb and filter runoff from roads. These practices could apply not just in the Appalachians but wherever storms and roads are placing sediment in the stream. Land managers and consultants who assist nonindustrial forestland owners can use the principles for maintenance, reconstruction, or restoration of problem roads.
Details
- Title
- The three R's of roads: redesign, reconstruction, restoration
- Authors
- L W Swift Jr (Author) - US Forest ServiceRichard G Burns (Author) - US Forest Service
- Publication details
- Journal of Forestry, Vol.97(8), pp.40-44
- Publisher
- Society of American Foresters
- Date published
- 1999
- ISSN
- 0022-1201
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449301302621
- Output Type
- Journal article