Water management: global differences and similarities in guidelines for forest road design and potentials for climate change adaptation

Forests roads follow standardized design protocols which utilize unpaved gravel to ensure rapid water drainage but also leaves them prone to erosion. However, in many places, precipitation patterns are significantly affected by global climate change. The design of forest roads should be adapted to these changing conditions, which requires a fundamental understanding of current design standards. This systematic literature review was intended to examine the state of the practice by analyzing 32 guidelines from 26 regions worldwide for 46 design features (parameters) significant for drainage and water
management.