Natural Resource Land Management

Course Description:

This course provides technical information for personnel engaged in land management and grounds maintenance on Department of Defense installations. It consolidates and modernizes criteria which were in each of the military service natural resources management and maintenance manuals. Properly applied, the principles and practices prescribed in this manual will supplement ongoing management efforts, conserve the natural resources on Department of Defense lands, maintain and improve the appearance of grounds and promote operational safety and efficiency.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Learn what is involved in a Natural Resources Management program.
• Learn about the development and implementation of a Natural Resources Management program.
• Understand soil characteristics and conditions to implement a successful planting program.
• Learn proper selection, use and maintenance of ground maintenance equipment and the importance of this in an economical and efficiently-operated program.