LandPKS Classic vs EDDMapS Pro

Knowledge for sustainable land management – in your hands! The LandPKS Classic app helps you make more sustainable land management decisions by allowing you to access existing and collect new geo-located data about soils and vegetation on your land. The app predicts your soil and provides access to climate, habitat and sustainable land management information. It also allows you to quickly and easily track soil health and vegetation over time. Your data is stored in free cloud storage, which means that you can access your data from anywhere! LandPKS Classic app does not require a data connection to be used, so you can upload your data whenever you have connectivity. Specific features include: o A tools feature that provides easy access to tools to assess soil texture, soil color, soil identification, and water holding capacity, as well as quick access to climate data, soil health assessment methods, and a sustainable land management practice database. o The Vegetation module allows for fast and repeatable monitoring of vegetation cover over time; all you need is a yard or meter stick! Graphs of your land cover data are available immediately offline after completing these measurements. o The SoilHealth module includes clear instructions (with additional videos on the website) for monitoring soil health. o The LandInfo module makes site and soil characterization fast and easy! This module walks you through determining your soil texture by hand and helps you collect other important data points. It then provides an estimate of your soil ID and provides a Land Capability Classification to help with land use planning and land management. o The Soil Conservation module contains a database of sustainable land management practices from the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) that you can filter based on your soil and land properties. o The Habitat module provides information about animals, plants, fish, and other species found in your area, and allows you to compare your soil and vegetation data to habitat requirements (US only) Learn more about the LandPKS app with online guides and videos at https://landpotential.org. Data can be accessed at https://portal.landpotential.org The LandPKS app was initially developed by USDA-ARS in collaboration with CU Boulder and NMSU with support from USAID, BLM, NRCS, FFAR, TNC, and contributions from a large number of US and global cooperators. Since 2022, it has been stewarded by Terraso.

EDDMapS Pro – Professional Invasive Species Mapping & Management EDDMapS Pro is the powerful mobile tool for biologists, land managers, and field teams to report, monitor, prioritize, and combat invasive species effectively. Key Features: • Report & Submit Observations — Create and submit detailed reports with GPS, photos, status (Positive, Negative, Treated, Eradicated), and notes. • Download Datasets — Pull county-level or custom datasets of observations for offline review and planning. • Record Revisits & Contests — Navigate back to sites for updates, contest inaccurate records, or (as a verifier) approve submissions directly in-app. • Photo Projects for Time-Series Monitoring — Establish projects to capture consistent photos over time; the first image serves as a transparent overlay guide for precise alignment on follow-up visits. • Monitoring Zones — Access and use custom forms set up on eddmaps.org for location-specific monitoring protocols. • Project Area Boundary Overlays — Import and load KML files to display property lines, management units, or other boundaries directly on the map for better spatial context. • SIIPA Integration — Access and utilize Spatial Invasive Infestation and Priority Analysis (SIIPA) data and tools to help prioritize treatment areas based on infestation patterns and management goals. • Offline Maps & Workflow — Download map imagery for no-service areas; reports queue locally for users to upload when convenient. • Customizable Views — Filter species lists, toggle report types, and tailor the experience to your workflow. All data syncs seamlessly with the national EDDMapS database (eddmaps.org), supporting real-time distribution mapping, early detection, and collaborative invasive species control across states. Free for qualified professionals—empower your invasive species management today!