Environment and Natural Resources » Land Management

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• MF3096

  Gardening on Brownfields: Historical Property Usage and Implications Before establishing a garden, know the history of the property and what contaminants may affect the soil. The publication lists chemicals likely to have been used on residential, business, and orchard land. 2 pages, color. $1.15 Quantity:

• MF2206

  Emergency Wind Erosion Control If wind erosion has started, it can be reduced by mulching with manure or other anchored plant materials such as straw or hay. Mulching is most effective when applied before soil starts to move. The goal of emergency tillage is to make the soil surface rougher by producing resistant clods and surface ridges. A rough surface reduces wind speed. 4 pages. $0.55 Quantity:

• MF3078

  Gardening on Brownfields: Obtaining Property Information and Site History A brownfield site is a former industrial, commercial, or residential site where soil use is affected by environmental contamination. Research county records of deeds, historical records, maps, EPA, fire department, property owners, neighbors, and local government. Examine property for signs of contamination. 2 pages, color. $1.15 Quantity:

• MF3073

  Patch Burn Grazing Patch burn grazing is a method of range management in which only a portion of a pasture or management unit is burned and then grazed, either by domestic livestock or native wildlife. 2 p. $0.40 Quantity:

• MF3072

  Fire Management Practices to Improve Air Quality Reduce smoke-related air quality problems when burning range and pastures. Avoid smoke movement into sensitive areas, dilute smoke concentrations through management and planning, and reduce total amount of smoke produced. Publication includes details about weather that affects smoke dispersion. 4 p. $0.55 Quantity:

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