Soil Management Plan

A document prepared before construction to ensure topsoil and subsoil are stripped, stored, and reinstated properly. Poor soil management during solar or wind construction can damage agricultural productivity for decades. Leases should require adherence to a Soil Management Plan. Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) Part of the planning process for wind and solar farms. This study assesses how visible the project will be and its impact on local landscape character. Landowners should be aware that LVIA results may influence turbine size, panel layout, or screening requirements.