This series of tech notes describes the effects of conservation practices on soil quality in urban and suburban settings. Available as pdf files. Available as a pdf file. Access complete information here. A Card is a qualitative field assessment tool developed by farmers for farmers.
Conservationists can use it in locally led conservation, education, and information activities.
Click for more information and access to pdf files. This document provides guidelines for assessing soil quality in the context of the 9-step conservation planning process. The document illustrates the pratical use of tools and information developed by the Soil Quality Institute, and links soil quality assessment to specific practices that help solve soil quality problems. The information is primarily intended for use in a planning process, but is also useful in informal soil quality assessments, or as an educational resource for teaching about soil quality. Click here for further information.