InTrans / Aug 14, 2018
Portable Timber Bridges as a Best Management Practice in Forest Management
Those responsible for the management of our forests and other natural resources are finding it more challenging to manage these resources. These challenges are the result of environmental concerns combined with the need to develop cost-effective operational techniques. At the same time, society’s demand for wood fiber and other natural resources continues to grow.
Soil erosion and sedimentation caused by the construction and use of roads and trails that access our forests and wilderness areas are major concerns in the management of our natural resources. Forest and land managers, utility companies, construction companies, and other businesses can and have mitigated these issues by implementing Best Management Practices that include the use of portable timber bridges for temporary stream crossings.