Effect of Surface Compaction on the Moisture Content of Piled Green Hardwood Chips

Simulators of chip piles were used to evaluate the effect of surface compaction on the amount of water retained by green hardwood whole stem chips exposed to incident rainfall. Pile surfaces compacted with heavy chip handling equipment will absorb water at an approximate 18 percent slower rate than those without surface compaction providing there is sufficient slope in the pile surfaces to facilitate rain water runoff.

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