Resources

We take the guesswork out of what sources are reliable and share information that is vital to the success of our lands. Use the fields below to search our resource library by location, topic or partner.

Farmers were consulted scholars about how to improve soil quality.

A typical soil is approximately 45% mineral (sand, silt, and clay), 5% soil organic matter, 25% water, and 25% air. The water and air portions…

Flowers in grass field.

The Journals of Lewis and Clark describe the northern plains landscape as having abundant plant diversity. Numerous species where observed, working together as a plant…

Our resident soil scientist Beth Hill is back again, this time through the lens of urban tree planting. Watch the video below. Additional Resources Soil…

We often focus on the trees above the ground, but what about the soils they are planted in? When it comes to tree planting in…

Cattle in a pasture.

Cost sharing grazing infrastructure for Stutsman county.

Hikers Hiking trail forest

North Dakota’s landscapes offer endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. Explore these resources to learn about responsible travel practices like staying on designated trails and…

Windbreaks are complex systems designed to serve a particular purpose—learn how this is different than landscaping. Watch the video below. Additional Resources https://ndcitytrees.org/NorthDakota/ http://www.ndsuresearchfoundation.org/horticulture  

This resource has been developed to assist the public with a variety of information such as Tree Planting, Weed Barrier, Rain Gardens, and North Dakota…

Use this online tool from North Dakota State University to select tree and shrub species suited to North Dakota, filtering options by traits such as…

Wildflowers

About 30 percent of the four thousand species of bees native to North America nest in small tunnels. There are many simple and successful ways…

Forest Stewardship Specialist Cody Clemenson joins us to feature the forest resources in the Turtle Mountain Region of North Dakota. Watch the video below.