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Figure 1: Average whole rock geochemistry for select rock types in northern Idaho, US.

Soil parent material: The role of earth’s skin on forest health

Soil is complex, posing challenges for measurement and management at scale. Mark Kimsey from the University of Idaho highlights the importance of monitoring soil properties in forest management. This has resulted in digital tools that help align management practices with the characteristics of soil parent material and climatic conditions.

The Intermountain Forestry Cooperative

The Intermountain Forestry Cooperative (IFC), based at the University of Idaho, plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable forest management across the United States Intermountain West.

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