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10 Sections
46 Lessons
10 Weeks
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Introduction
5
1.1
Introduction
1.2
Ecosystem Restoration & Regeneration
1.3
Definitions of Restoration and Regeneration
1.4
What is soil health and why is it important?
1.5
The importance of soil monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
Indicators for testing soil
1
2.1
Soil Indicators and Tests
What to measure: when and how?
4
3.1
Start your own Soil Evaluation Plan
3.2
Timing and frequency
3.3
Where to test: choosing sample points
3.4
How to approach it
Soil structure and aggregate stability
6
4.1
Definition
4.2
Tests for soil structure and aggregate stability
4.3
Drop & shatter test
4.4
Soil slaking test
4.5
Interpretation of the two soil structure tests
4.6
How to improve soil structure
Soil texture
6
5.1
Soil Texture Definition
5.2
Soil Texture Test
5.3
Field
5.4
Results
5.5
Interpretation
5.6
How to improve your soil texture
Earthworm count
6
6.1
Definition
6.2
Test
6.3
Field
6.4
Results
6.5
Interpretation
6.6
How to improve the population of earthworms in your soil
Soil color
6
7.1
Definition
7.2
Test
7.3
Field
7.4
Results
7.5
Interpretation
7.6
How to improve soil color
Soil water infiltration
6
8.1
Definition
8.2
Test
8.3
Field
8.4
Results
8.5
Interpretation
8.6
How to improve soil water infiltration
Conclusions: soil health impact and communication outcomes
4
9.1
What can I do to generally improve my soil?
9.2
Characteristics of Healthy Soils
9.3
How to deal with overly compacted soil
9.4
How can I communicate my results?
Resources and Next Steps
2
10.1
Resources
10.2
Next Steps
Results
How to score soil color:
Good condition (2 points): The topsoil is dark colored.
Moderate condition (1 point): The color of the topsoil is paler than the previous one.
Poor condition (0 points): The color of the soil is much paler than the others.
Sample
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