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.