LandPKS (Land-Potential Knowledge System)
Your pocket-sized, data-driven land expert.
Overview
The Land-Potential Knowledge System (LandPKS) is a free, open-source platform with a mobile app that helps users discover the potential of their land and monitor its health. Users can identify their soil type, access climate data, and track vegetation cover and other indicators over time. It is developed by the USDA-ARS in partnership with USAID and others.
✨ Key Features
- Mobile data collection (LandInfo and LandCover modules)
- Soil identification and characterization
- Access to ecological site information
- Vegetation and land cover monitoring tools
- Data storage and visualization on a global data portal
- Free and open-source
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Free and globally accessible.
- Integrates soil, vegetation, and climate data.
- User-friendly mobile interface for scientific data collection.
- Backed by the USDA and other research institutions.
Unique Value: Provides free and easy access to scientific data about land potential and a simple framework for monitoring land health, empowering better stewardship decisions.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Soil identification and land cover monitoring for rangeland management.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Tracking property boundaries and legal information.
- Managing projects, tasks, or budgets.
🏆 Alternatives
More accessible and user-friendly than traditional soil surveys and complex ecological models. Provides more quantitative data than simple observation.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The app and platform are free to use.
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