log road
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A log road, also known as a skid road, is a path along which logs are transported. This is a crucial part of the logging process, which involves harvesting trees, cutting them into lengths, and moving them to a sawmill. Historically, logs were skidded using animals like oxen or mules, or floated down rivers after the spring thaw. Modern logging employs trucks, tractors, and cable systems for skidding, and sometimes even helicopters. The construction of access roads for logging can lead to environmental concerns such as accelerated erosion and silting of streams.123
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