Provincial Forest Envirothon: Agricultural Soils and Water Stewardship for 2017

For 2017, the Provincial Forest Envirothon 5th subject is Agricultural Soils and Water Stewardship.

Learning Objectives: Soil and Water Conservation

Soil and Water Resource links: 

NCF site for 2017

Soils and Water Conservation Factors

Soil Science

Soil Health: Pages 1 - 22

Soil Surveys

Soil and Water Conservation: Best Management Practices - Note terms on right hand side of the page

Government and Soil and Water Conservation

Soil Conservation for Potato Production  - new October 7, 2016
Sections

• Understanding the Basics
• Soil Conservation Management Strategies
• Soil Conservation Best Management Practices

 

Soils and Water Conservation Tools and Resources

Using Aerial Photographs 

• history
• Applications

Using Topographic Maps

Using Soil Maps

RUSLE Equation

 

Funding and Support Options for PEI  

Agriculture Stewardship Program - New October 7, 2016
Sections

• 1.0 Soil Management
• 4.0 Water Management
• 5.0 Nutrient Management

Alternative Land Use Services program - new October 7, 2016