Research of the clear cut mulching influence on the soil temperature

The influence of the clear cut mulching by wood chips obtained by the chopping of the woody residues on the soil temperature is researched. It is established that due to the high albedo and the low thermal conductivity of wood chips, the temperature mode of the clear cut surface and its upper soil layer becomes less contrasting. Based on these facts the conclusion is made that mulching by wood chips in the clear cuts and burned areas, on the one hand, will result to the clearance of these territories from woody residue litter that is the fire hazard reason, and, on the other hand, will improve the conditions of the coniferous species natural regenerations.