PPT Slide
- An average difference in bulk densities of 25.76% between on trail and off trail was calculated
- As bulk density increases, pore space decreases
- Bulk density was greater on trail than off trail, therefore pore space is less on trail
- Soil bulk density reaches a maximum, leveling off (i.e most of the pore space is compacted)
- Less pore space results in increased soil erosion and decreased soil productivity
- Relationships among the number of hammer blows, crumpling of cans, and the calculated bulk density were observed