  Road
or trail systems, temporary or permanent, can provide access for timber
harvesting and management activities, recreation or wildlife enjoyment.
However, improper road construction and maintenance is the leading cause
of soil erosion and sedimentation from forestry. The primary source of
erosion in forest management is not cutting trees, but soil disturbance
associated with roads, skid trails, and landings. Therefore, careful modules/planning
is essential to maintaining water quality. Most erosion happens during
brief episodes of rain or high water. The guiding rule is to control slow
moving water in small amounts.
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