Kees, Gary . 2008. Using Subsoiling To Reduce Soil Compaction. 0834 2828. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program. 18 p.
Heavy equipment can compact forest soils. Often, the compacted layers are 12 to 22 inches below the surface. A special piece of equipment, known as a subsoiler, can break up the compacted layer without destroying surface vegetation and residue or mixing soil layers. This report contains information on subsoiling equipment and its use. It also includes lists of vendors selling the equipment. Forest managers should find the report helpful if they need information about breaking up compacted soils.
Keywords: equipment, forest management, how to, rippers, soil compaction, soil structure, specifications, tilth, vendors
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