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| Basics |
Soil quality basics |
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Dynamic soil properties |
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Value of soil |
Water quality |
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Air quality |
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Greenhouse gases |
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Biodiversity |
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Water flow & flood control |
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Sustainability |
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Aesthetics |
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Published Definitions |
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Ecosystem stability |
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Sustainable agriculture |
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Soil quality glossary |
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| Soil Functions |
Soil functions |
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Nutrient cycling |
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Water relations |
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Biodiversity & habitat |
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Filtering & buffering |
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Physical stability & support |
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Alternative soil function lists |
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| Indicators |
Soil quality indicators |
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Aggregate Stability |
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Available Water Capacity |
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Bulk Density |
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Earthworms |
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Infiltration |
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Particulate Organic Matter |
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Respiration |
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Slaking |
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Soil Crusts |
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Soil Enzymes |
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Soil pH |
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Soil Structure & Macropores |
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Total Organic Carbon |
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| Assessment |
Soil quality assessment |
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Why assess soil quality |
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How to design evaluations |
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| Tools |
Soil quality tools |
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Field test kits |
Soil quality test kit |
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Lab-based assessment |
SMAF Introduction |
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Indicator selection |
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Interpreting indicators |
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Combining indicator scores |
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SMAF case studies |
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Multifactor sustainability |
Sustainability index |
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| Management |
Soil quality management |
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Soil Problem-solving guide |
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Soil management practices |
Controlled traffic |
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Cover Crops |
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Crop Rotation - Row Crops |
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Nutrient Management |
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Tillage |
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| Resources |
Technical references |
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Educational resources |
2007 SWCS Workshop |
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| History |
Erosion of civilizations |
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Breaking land: loss of OM |
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Federal conservation efforts |
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No-till agriculture |
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Soil compaction |
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Prominent conservationists |
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Salinization of the arid west |
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Drainage in the midwest |
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Cotton & tobacco in the southeast |
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| Partners |
Organizations & Individuals |
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Mission Statement |
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SARE proposal |
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| Contact Us |
Contact Us |
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