Soil Erosion: Silent Thief Robbing Land
Soil erosion displaces soil via water wind or gravity and accounts for the largest share of suspended materials in nation waters. It is a costly problem and described as a silent thief that robs land and ecosystems.
Timber Stand Improvement aims to boost forest profits
The article explains Timber Stand Improvement TSI as a set of practices including weeding thinning and pruning to enhance vigor stocking composition productivity and timber quality. It notes harvesting site preparation and planting as essential but outside the classic TSI scope and discusses sediment pollution from erosion linked to suburban development and rising population.
Road builders urged to use soil studies in planning
Taxpayers can save money by requiring soil studies in highway planning. Some soils cannot bear loads without costly safeguards, so early geotechnical analysis helps avoid expensive fixes after construction.
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