LandPKS in Use
Researchers
LandPKS offers a suite of tools for researchers. Identify your soil and (for rangeland) your ecological site. Monitor vegetation and soil health. Collect BLM and NRCS-compatible data. Crowdsource management information.
A Simple Tool for Researchers
With the LandPKS app, you can identify soils at a site based on location and your inputs to the app. Collect BLM-AIM and NRCS-NRI compatible vegetation cover and composition data and automatically graph indicators. Increase replication by crowdsourcing land management information. Keep data private or share with others on the Data Portal. For instructions on getting started with LandPKS for land-use planning, download the user guide below.
Benefits
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Soil Identification
- Identify soil at your sitel based on your location and NRCS (US) or FAO (International) data
- Record slope, texture, and color for a more accurate Soil ID
- Access estimates of the infiltration rate and water holding capacity of the soil at your site. View how these change with increased soil organic matter.
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Collect BLM-AIM/NRCS-NRI-compatible Rangeland Indicators
- Perform 20-minute cover, composition, and height vegetation monitoring using a yardstick
- View calculated and graphed indicators
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Monitor Soil Health and Land Management Activities (North America only)
- Plan and track land management activities like plantings, weed and pest management, and erosion control
- Track visual soil health indicators including soil erosion and biological activity
- Store lab data with your field observations for easy reference
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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Training & User Guides
Videos and downloadable guides to quickly learn how to use LandPKS, as well as tech support.
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LandPKS Modules & Functions
Descriptions and background information for each of the LandPKS modules.
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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.
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University of Colorado Boulder
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