https://forestryindex.net These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 14. https://forestryindex.net/links/citrus-bmp-implementation-in-floridas-gulf-citrus-production-area-water-sediment-and-aquatic-weeds In 2005 we conducted a survey in cooperation with the Gulf Citrus Growers Association (GCGA) and FDACS to quantify the current level of BMP implementation and to identify BMPs that might be adopted if a cost-share program was available. This publication describes the survey and discusses the findings regarding water, sediment, and aquatic weed BMPs. No publisher asmith 2021-04-28T18:38:36Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/citrus-bmp-implementation-in-floridas-gulf-citrus-production-area-nutrients In 2005 we conducted a survey in cooperation with Gulf Citrus Growers Association (GCGA) and FDACS to quantify the current level of BMP implementation and to identify BMPs that might be adopted if a cost-share program was available. The survey questionnaire included five major BMP categories: water volume, sediment control, aquatic plant control, pesticide use, and nutrients. This publication describes the survey and discusses the findings regarding nutrient BMPs. The target audience for this publication is citrus growers; allied industry, local, state, and federal agencies; and parties interested in nutrients and water quality in the southwest Florida region. No publisher asmith 2021-05-29T11:38:34Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/flatwoods-citrus-best-management-practice-soil-stabilization This best management practice describes stabilization practices for erosion-prone soils within flatwoods citrus groves No publisher asmith 2021-05-29T11:38:59Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/soil-organic-matter Organic matter makes up only a small part of the soil. However, even in small amounts, organic matter is very important. This fact sheet answers some basic questions about soil organic matter. No publisher mhowell 2020-12-15T17:08:01Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/testing-your-soil This publication explains the benefits and process of testing your soil. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-10T16:44:29Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/some-facts-about-soil-basics This publication is an introduction to the origins of soils and how they influence capabilities and uses of soils. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-27T18:39:49Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/soil-nutrient-variability-in-southern-piedmont-soils When sampling soil, it is usually recommended that one collect a small amount of soil from a number of locations within a field, then mix the soil together in a pail for a good, representative sample. The reasoning behind this approach is that soil nutrient level tends to vary across a field due to the heterogenous nature of soil. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-28T01:47:03Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/reducing-erosion-and-runoff This publication explains how controlling erosion can make a significant contribution to the control of water pollution, along with providing ways to detect and reduce erosion and runoff. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-29T05:58:02Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/phosphorus-in-mississippi-soils Phosphorus management and nutrition have both economic and environmental implications. This publication examines phosphorus in soils, plant uptake, soil fertility and testing, and management of phosphorus fertilizers. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-28T14:56:11Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/keys-to-soil-taxonomy Soil classification system No publisher mhowell 2020-07-29T02:47:34Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/forest-soils-of-florida-useful-groupings-for-forestry-purposes The purpose of this fact sheet is to inform you about a) the major forest land areas of Florida, b) the CRIFF soil groupings, and c) the importance of soils in the practice of forestry. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-10T16:24:11Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/forest-soils-and-site-index Soil quality is the most important factor in forest management decisions. Soils will determine which tree species yields the greatest timber volume, the time to harvest, and ultimately, the investment a landowner must make to yield an acceptable economic return from forest management. No publisher mhowell 2021-05-29T11:48:28Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/erosion-control--wildlife-plantings-for-forestry-operations Timber management creates openings in the form of roads, stream crossings, log decks, skid trails, and firebreaks. Establishing vegetative cover on these areas reduces soil erosion and prevents offsite sediment. The purpose of this publication is to provide forest land managers with a variety of seeding mixtures that will stabilize sites and provide benefits to many species of wildlife. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-03T19:48:32Z Link https://forestryindex.net/links/agricultural-management-practices-and-soil-quality-measuring-assessing-and-comparing-laboratory-and-field-test-indicators-of-soil-quality-attribute This publication describes: (1) some indicators of soil that can be measured with a simple test kit developed by the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS); (2) directions for interpreting these measurements; (3) the effects of soil amendments on soil quality attributes; and (4) comparisons of field kit and laboratory results. No publisher mhowell 2020-07-28T22:39:16Z Link