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  1. What is soil pH, and why is it important? Updated: October 03, 2011
  2. Is topsoil at risk to increased erosion if precipitation patterns change due to climate change? Updated: May 12, 2011
  3. How can the loss of nutrients be prevented when removing (harvesting) trees from a site? Updated: May 12, 2011
  4. My trees are not growing as fast as I think they should. How do I know if a nutrient deficiency might be present? Updated: May 12, 2011
  5. Is it true that a forest fire can actually increase the amount of nutrients available for tree growth? Updated: May 12, 2011
  6. Some say that it is best to rake up pine needles (conifer needles) to reduce the risk of forest fire, whereas others say it is best to leave the needles on the ground to prevent the loss of moisture from the soil and to reduce weed growth. Who is right? Updated: May 12, 2011
  7. Since nitrogen is generally lacking in soils throughout the world, how can forests have sufficient amounts for good growth? Updated: May 09, 2011
  8. I was searching on your Web site for information on microwave use and safety. I have a granddaughter who believes microwaves destroy food nutrition or are not healthy. Please direct me to information on this subject. Updated: May 10, 2010
  9. Why is it important to plant crops according to their soil pH preferences? Which vegetables prefer to grow in acidic soil, and which prefer alkaline soil? Updated: January 25, 2010
  10. How often should I fertilize my tree plantation? Updated: December 15, 2009
  11. Do manure nutrients "disappear" in an anaerobic digester? Updated: November 04, 2008
  12. What are some characteristics of nitrogen as a nutrient? Updated: February 08, 2008
  13. What are some characteristics of phosphorus as a nutrient? Updated: February 07, 2008
  14. What are the numbers on a bag of fertilizer? Updated: January 07, 2008
  15. Do I need to use a lawn fertilizer containing phosphorous? Updated: January 07, 2008
  16. Should I get a soil test to determine what types of fertilizer to use on my lawn? Updated: January 07, 2008

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