📚 Volume 32, Issue 2
📋 ID: i9NS8Uh
Authors
Paolo Moore, Akira García
, Akira García
Department of Environmental Science, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
Keywords
Forest Management
Sediment Yield
Sustainable Forestry
Guilan Province
Ecosystem Impact
Abstract
This study investigates the influence of forest management strategies on sediment yield in a 13,284-acre natural forest area located in Guilan province, northern Iran. By analyzing the region's physical characteristics alongside data on road construction, reforestation, and logging activities from 1993 to 2010, the study identifies a consistent annual increase in sediment production averaging 3.54 tons per square kilometer (R2=0.56) with a 95% confidence level. The findings highlight that clear-cutting and intensive logging practices significantly contribute to sediment yield, evidenced by a positive correlation coefficient of 0.71. The study advocates for sustainable forestry methods aligned with ecological principles to mitigate sediment production.
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📝 How to Cite
Paolo Moore, Akira García , Akira García (2025).
"Impact of Forest Management Practices on Sediment Yield in Natural Ecosystems".
Wulfenia, 32(2).
