These training resources are designed to aid in learning about or instructing others on the management and improvement of soil health on forestland, which can lead to increased organic matter, diverse soil organisms, reduced compaction, and improved nutrient storage and cycling.
In-Person Training Materials
Forestland Soil Health in-person training
This training course serves to expand the knowledge and application of soil health practices and soil health management systems in response to exacerbating effects of drought, wildfire, reduced soil moisture, and other factors as integral parts of the conservation planning process on forestlands.
Forestland Webinars
Benefits of Agroforestry in Transitioning and Organic Systems
Biochar-based removal of emerging contaminants from recycled water used for agricultural irrigation
Management strategies and plans in redistributing organic matter with biochar in forest Watersheds
Managing Soil Quality in Forests
Native Forest Insect Pests of the Southern US: Biology, Management, and Impact
Pine health issues in the southeastern U.S.
PINEMAP Professional Development Series: An Introduction to Soils: Getting Grounded
PINEMAP Professional Development Series: Expected Responses: Management Implications
PINEMAP Professional Development Series: Soil Mapping: An Overview
Soil Management for Community Trees
Southern Pine Productivity Estimate Updates for the U.S. Southeastern Coastal Plain Region
Woodland Owner Lunch and Learn - Managing Your Woodlands with Prescribed Fire
Training Videos
Soil Health and Sustainability for Field Staff
This is an introductory soil health course designed for those with limited or no previous soil health experience or exposure. Attendees will learn the basics of soil ecology as it relates to soil health, as well as the principles of making successful soil health management systems (SHMS). Students will also learn about the resource concerns that can be addressed by SHMS and create a mock soil health management plan. Additional topics include the social and economic aspects of managing agricultural operations for soil health.