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EOV (Ecological Outcome Verification)

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Ecological Outcome Verification

A Protocol to Monitor Ecosystem Function

Ecological Outcome Verification

Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV) is an outcome-based monitoring protocol for grassland environments.

Currently deployed on over 6 million acres globally, EOV evaluates both leading and lagging indicators to give you a holistic assessment of ecosystem function.

A Protocol to Monitor Ecosystem Function

EOV works on two time scales. Annually, an EOV monitor assesses qualitative aboveground indicators like bare ground and biodiversity. And every five years, plant diversity metrics, water infiltration, and soil data. Soil samples are tested for quantitative measurements such as soil carbon and water-holding capacity

Data That Informs Management

Most monitoring protocols are cost-prohibitive and designed primarily for academics.

EOV was designed to be farmer-first, adaptable across eco-regions, and providing actionable insights based on land health trends.