Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society
Hydric Soils Training
January 30 and February 1, 2024
Little Big Econ State Forest Equestrian Trailhead
Approx: 937-1235 Snow Hill Rd, Geneva, FL 32732

Fee: $249 FLTWS Members $309 Non-members

Virtual Training (Tuesday January 30, 2024     9am – 1pm)

Zoom link will be provided to registrants prior to class

Fundamentals of Hydric Soils

·       Introduction to Hydric Soils

o   A, S, F Indicators Intro

o   Land Resource Regions

·       Soil Forming Factors

·       Organic Matter

·       Iron

·       Factors for ID of Hydric Soils

o   Color

o   Texture

·       Review and Discussion of Most Common A and S Indicators for Delineation

o   Organic bodies

o   5 cm of Mucky Mineral

o   Muck Presence

o   Depleted Below Dark Surface

·       Review and Discussion of Most Common A and F Indicators for Delineation

o   Depleted Matrix

o   Redox Dark Surface

o   Depleted Matrix

·       Hydric Soils ID and Documentation Practice

Hydric Soils Field Training (Thursday, February 1, 2024)

Little Big Econ State Forest Equestrian Trailhead

LOCATION:

Approx. 937-1235 Snow Hill Rd, Geneva, FL 32732

https://maps.app.goo.gl/t96rtsV16NHnFQNV7

BRING YOUR LUNCH – WE WILL BE ONSITE ALL DAY

Restrooms and Picnic Pavilion Onsite

8am – 8:30             Sign-in

8:30 – 12:00            Field Exercises: Texture, Soil Processes, Hydric Soils ID

12:00 – 12:45          Lunch

12:45 – 4:30           Field Exercises: Hydric Soils ID and Documentation

4:30 – 4:45             Q & A

WHAT TO BRING

·       Field Attire – pants, boots, hat, sunscreen, etc.

·       LUNCH

·       A refillable water bottle (I will bring a 5-gal water keg)

·       Field gear if you have it (I have extra of everything if you do not):

o   Shovel, soil knife, Munsell color book, hand lens, spray bottle

Instructor:  Travis Richardson, Certified Professional Soil Scientist

Travis is an expert soil scientist.  He started his career with the St. Johns River Water Management District completing soil and vegetation evaluations for the Minimum flows and Levels Program, the Regulatory Program, and the Formal Wetland Determination Program.  He provided wetland delineation training to SJRWMD, DEP, and county staff while at the WMD.  In the private sector, Travis provides technical support to clients and other consulting firms on difficult delineations, wetland delineation training, hydric soils training, as well as other consulting services.