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BOB SIMONSON, Program Leader I&M Home << Soil CompactionCarolyn Napper, Project Leader |
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San Dimas Technology
& Development Center
444 E Bonita Ave
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1267
COMPACTION MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES
Project Overview
Monitoring for soil compaction caused by equipment used in vegetation and fuels management has been done using one of several methods for years across the National Forests. Each method has advantages and disadvantages depending on monitoring objectives, frequency, soil considerations, and cost.
Many soil scientists and resource specialists become frustrated with not being able to easily locate information regarding soil compaction monitoring tool and methods. Considerable information is available regarding monitoring technologies but it is time consuming to locate and assimilate the latest information. The compaction monitoring technology project will consolidate information on tools and monitoring methods.
Project proposal submitted by Edward Huffman for FY 2007
Monitoring Tools and References
Assessing Risk of Compaction (Brent Roath, R-5 Regional Soil Scientist)
Harvest Systems and Strategies (Mike Curran, British Columbia)
Evaluation of Methods Used to Assess Changes in Forest Soil Quality (Steve Howes, R-6 Regional Soil Scientist)
Quick Start Monitoring Manual (Volume 1) (USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range)
Monitoring Manual (Volume II) (USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range)
Hand-Held Electronic Cone Penetrometers for Measuring Soil Strength (Gary Kees, Missoula T&D)
SoLo Information on Soil Monitoring for R-1 in conjunction with RMRS
Examples of Monitoring Plans from Forests
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Soil Monitoring
Soil Monitoring for the Herger-Feinstein QLG Area
PowerPoint Presentations
Iron Canyon Monitoring Part 1
Iron Canyon Monitoring Part 2
Common Soil Compaction Monitoring Tools
Coming Soon