Soil Quality Management

Forest

Go to the Publications page for a complete list of NRCS Soil Quality documents, including Technical Notes, Information Sheets, and Conservation Briefs.

Resources

Burger, J.A. et al. 1999. Using soil quality indicators to assess forest stand management. Forest Ecology and Management 122:155-166. 

Kelting, D.L. et al. 1999. Soil quality assessment in domesticated forests -a southern pine example. Forest Ecology and Management 122:167-185.Hope this helps. 

Nambiar, E.K.S. 1996. Sustained productivity of forests is a continuing challenge to soil science. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 60:1629-1642.

Page-Dumroese, D. et al. 2000. Soil quality standards and guidelines for forest sustainability in northwestern North America. Forest Ecology and Management 138:445-462.

Schoenholtz, S.H. et al. 2000. A review of chemical and physical properties as indicators of forest soil quality: challenges and opportunities. Forest Ecology and Management 138:335-356.

Web Resources

Forest and Range Soils - Soil Science Society of America, Forest and Range Soils Section web site.