FORESTRY
GENERAL FORESTRY
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Question
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A high traffic area is likely to have what effect on soil?
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decrease in nutrients
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increased compaction
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increased aeration
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leaching
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Results. Soil compaction increases bulk density and soil strength and reduces soil porosity and soil hydraulic properties. Stunted plant root growth due to compaction of soil affects crop growth and development, and yield.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main cause for soil compaction is putting weight on the soil, and this happens a lot in farmed lands, either as foot traffic, stock trampling or through the massive weight of agricultural machinery.
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