This Conservation Implementation Strategy (CIS) addresses the primary resource concern of soil erosion in orchards. Secondarily, vegetative practices that reduce erosion will also improve soil quality. Because of bare soil conditions, many hazelnut orchards exhibit erosion and symptoms associated with degraded soil health (organic matter depletion, poor aggregate stability, compaction). However, some hazelnut growers are demonstrating that establishing orchard floor vegetation and/or applying mulch reduces erosion and improves soil quality. This CIS seeks to build on those efforts and help more hazelnut growers use Cover Crops, Conservation Cover, Mulching, and associated practices for with erosion prevention in their orchards in Yamhill, Polk, Marion, and Washington counties.