Guidance for Contractors
on Implementing the Healthy Soils Action Plan
Protecting and building healthy soils during site development and landscaping management is essential to climate resilience.
This website is an evolving resource for essential tools and expert guidance to improve soil health outcomes, boost project resilience, and meet industry standards in design and construction.
Building a primer for practitioners
In order for the findings from HSAP to be implemented at an impactful scale, practitioners first need to be aware of basic healthy soil principles and understand how development affects soil health and climate change resiliency.
How to Contribute to This Guide
What is the Massachusetts Healthy Soils Action Plan (HSAP)?
Commissioned by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the HSAP promotes strategies to improve food security, environmental justice, and climate resilience. Developed with input from diverse stakeholders, the HSAP provides a roadmap for policymakers, land managers, and advocates to enhance soil carbon sequestration and ecosystem health across the Commonwealth.
