Land IQ’s Post

Excited to share one of my project on 'Fundamentals of Land Improvement.' 🌱 Explored tile drainage, analyzed groundwater levels in forests and calculated erosion risk using USLE formula. 📊 Check out the comprehensive report for insights into sustainable land management. #EnvironmentalEngineering #LandImprovement https://lnkd.in/deumAryU

A Landcare Research rapid assessment of the Cyclone Gabrielle damage in hill country (Land Use Capability classes 6 and 7) resulting from the landsliding. The extent of severe damage was large, ranging from the Gisborne district, through Hawke’s Bay, and down to the Wairarapa. The total number of landslides, each typically comprising a thousand tonnes of soil, was over 300,000. Indigenous forest cover reduced landslide probability by 90%!! Anyone out there who still believes these land use classes should be in pasture??!!! It is very clear that market forces and current regulation have utterly failed to deliver appropriate land use in these areas. We need these land use classes back in permanent forest cover and we need an economic model and suitable regulation to get to that outcome. Rapid assessment of land damage – Cyclone Gabrielle https://lnkd.in/e2B6VTvv

Every person that moves into a new subdivision in Northeast Ohio should see this. The soil quality of stripped, leveled land is so poor that there will likely not be healthy soil for the next 100 years. One of the reasons why many are fields of grass. It’s the only thing that will grow in such a miniscule layer of organic material

Do our new subdivisions contain enough healthy soil for trees and plants to grow and offer essential environmental services? Deep topsoil (of up to 300 mm) combined with deep, permeable subsoil (of up to 900 mm) provides an environment where a wide range of trees and plants can thrive. The volume of soil is proportionate to the resulting tree canopy: greater depth leads to larger trees which can provide stormwater management, cooling and other environmental services. The Commissioner’s latest report investigates this question and asks how current residential land development is impacting urban soil. Check out our StoryMap: https://arcg.is/1i0GLr0 #urbansoil #soilhealth #urbangrowth #trees

Anyone who has seen how the many recent subdivisions in Selwyn, has witnessed "soil stripping".. and in Rolleston, our soil is more like a light coating over intense cobbles, especially once machinery has rolled about (subsoil? what subsoil?). No wonder so many of us have raised beds, rather than planting in-ground. On the flipside, subdivisions closer to the coast - such as in Lincoln - can have beautiful soil, which is why so much of it is classed as highly productive land. There's more to lose via current development methods, so perhaps directing builders to rocky ground raised beds isn't that much of a price to pay.. we just need a few bobcats plus a trailer of dirt when it comes to planting trees.

Runoff Measurement of Puruliya District. Runoff is one of the hydrological process, which influenced the various soil and water conservation and development program in a watershed. Here I am using soil type map, land use land cover map, rainfall data, Curve number method is widely used for predicting runoff volume. #runoff using #arcgis

If you want an accurate quote for land clearing, a site walk-through is key. It helps with identifying the type of vegetation, density, and other obstructions that need to be addressed.

Land clearing work is going to be varied in size and scope, and ultimately these kinds of considerations will determine the most effective way to proceed. Things to look at include terrain, density of vegetation, soil stability, moisture, species to be treated, and obstacles to be worked around.

Are you concerned about the future of water in arid environments? 🌵 Would you like to learn how to restore soil health to capture rainfall where it lands? 🌧️ Watch for DAAWN's upcoming one-day course, The Foundations of Holistic Management, which explores the fundamentals that can transform your management practices for your land, and beyond. Learn about the four key insights and ecosystem processes, and how holistic decision-making can lead to sustainable success, coming this fall. Let's create a future where every drop of water counts! https://lnkd.in/gsHaNNTK #HolisticManagement #SustainableFarming #SoilHealth #WaterConservation #EcosystemRestoration

Artificialized land and land take: Artificialized land and land take - Drivers, impacts and potential responses @editionsquae https://t.co/klRLAohrqA