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The LandPKS Knowledge Hub is a space for exploring knowledge about land potential. Here, you can find valuable information about managing your land.
Research: A Comparison of Soil Texture‐by‐Feel Estimates – Implications for the Citizen Soil Scientist
Estimating soil texture is a fundamental practice universally applied by soil scientists to classify and understand the behavior, health, and management of soil systems.
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How to Use the LandPKS App to Learn about Your Soil
Follow along with this short tutorial on how to use the LandPKS mobile app to identify your soil and learn about its characteristics.
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Unlocking the Sustainable Potential of Land Resources: Tools and References from the International Resource Panel Report
The 2016 report “Unlocking the Sustainable Potential of Land Resources: Evaluation Systems, Strategies, and Tools,” written by the International Resource Panel (IRP), examines how to better evaluate and use the potential of land on the way to achieving land degradation neutrality.
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Training Videos: LandInfo
A 5-part video training about how to use the LandPKS LandInfo module to identify your soil.
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Using LandPKS for Point-Scale Soil Information
In many parts of the world, the soil varies significantly from place to place and these changes in soil types can have dramatic impacts for farmers and others aiming to utilize that land.
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Intro to Soil Color
Soil is a critical factor for land potential, productivity, and crop yields. Soil color can be a useful tool for correctly identifying your soil and can be an important indicator of soil health.
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Taking the Guesswork Out of Soil Identification
Determining land potential begins with developing an understanding of the soil. This typically requires digging a hole and measuring a soil’s physical, chemical, and/or biological properties.
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