LandPKS in Use
Community Scientists
LandPKS offers a suite of tools for community scientists. Identify soils, characterize your specific site, and determine how much water your soil will hold. Plan and record gardening activities. Monitor soil health with simple field observations. Crowdsource management information and access global data.
A Simple Tool for Community Scientists
With the LandPKS app, you can identify your soil and (in rangelands) your ecological site based on location and your own inputs. Collect BLM-AIM and NRCS-NRI compatible vegetation cover and composition indicators. Monitor soil health with simple field observations. Keep data private or share with others on the Data Portal. For instructions on getting started with LandPKS, download the user guide below.
Benefits
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Soil and Ecological Site Identification
- Identify your soil and site characteristics
- Record slope, texture, and color for more accurate soil ID
- Determine your ecological site and access information about potential vegetation and restoration options through the Ecosystems Dynamics Interpretive Tool (EDIT) (US only)
- Access estimates of the infiltration rate and water holding capacity of the soil at your site and view how these change with increased soil organic matter
- Access climate data at your site including temperature, precipitation, and growing degree days
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Collect BLM-AIM/NRCS-NRI-compatible Rangeland Indicators
- Monitor cover, composition, and height in under 20 minutes using a yardstick
- View calculated and graphed indicators
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Monitor Soil Health
- Document field observations aligned with the NRCS In-Field Cropland Assessment protocol and soil indicators included in “Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health”
- Store lab data with your field observations for easy reference
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Discover Potential Wildlife Species in Your Area (North America only)
- View a selection of species that may occur near your location
- Compare species’ habitat with your data
LandPKS Learning
Knowledge Hub
Find tutorials, videos, and helpful guides for using LandPKS. Learn more about the methods used in the app. Access student and teacher resources. Access helpful resources for managing your land.
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LandPKS Modules & Functions
Descriptions and background information for each of the LandPKS modules.
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Case Studies
Examples of how LandPKS is being used across the globe.
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Publications
Articles, books, and reports on research supporting LandPKS development and implementation.
From Our Blog
News, updates, and deep-dives into the LandPKS platform and resources for sustainable land management.
This CHaRMing Compost
Part two of the story of Eco-Cycle and LandPKS, about the synergies between organic waste management and soil health.
From Recycling to Farming and Back Again
Part one in a series of blog posts that tells the story of how Eco-Cycle and LandPKS came to collaborate.
Introducing Carolyn Kerchof: Program Coordinator
Carolyn Kerchof has joined the LandPKS family as Program Coordinator.
LandPKS in the Field
Mobile App
Download LandPKS today for free and discover the value and potential of your land. Use this information to plan and track management actions, and to monitor soil health and vegetation indicators over time.
LandPKS in the Field
Mobile App
Start with the LandPKS app on your mobile device. Record field data and access soil information. Download the app for free.
LandPKS at your Desk
Data Portal
View, edit, and download your data from your computer. Explore public soil information and data from LandPKS users worldwide..
Upcoming Events
Details on upcoming LandPKS trainings, webinars, conferences, and other events.
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Fall 2020 | Date and time TBA
Habitat Webinar
North America
To introduce our new Habitat Module, we will be conducting a webinar training together with our partner, The Nature Conservancy. Though this iteration of the Habitat Module only features select species in North America, the webinar is open to all. Check back for more details and for a link to register as the event draws nearer.
Get News and Updates
The Sustainability Innovation Lab at Colorado (SILC)
University of Colorado Boulder
SEEC Building, East Campus
4001 Discovery Drive, Ste. N290
Boulder, CO 80303, USA
Jornada Experimental Range
Wooton Hall, Room 100, NMSU
2995 Knox Street
Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA