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Soils

Healthy and productive soils are the foundation for a successful pocket forest.  There are some big differences between healthy forest soil and the dirt we encounter under many lawns and landscapes.  Soil characteristics like density, nutrient levels, conductivity, and pH vary depending on the location and situation and are important to consider when selecting a site for a pocket forest.  The proposed plant species, mix and density are also variables that need to be taken into consideration when preparing a site and the soils for a pocket forest.  While a pocket forest will continue to build its own soil once established, it helps to mimic healthy forest soil to the extent feasible at the start.

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Compost Tea
Garden Soil

Soil Resources

Online Resources

Articles

Soil Health,

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

What is Regenerative Agriculture?,

Regeneration Canada

Guide to Regenerative Agriculture,

Kiss the Ground

Videos

The Hope in Healthy Soil Series

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Books
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