The current information in the Standards & Criteria pertaining to pine tree nutrient applications is outdated and very limiting, especially when there is a huge potential for growth and nutrient uptake. Biosolids application in forests are currently once every 8 years at a 200lb N/ Acre rate. In the same 8 year span a Grass crop will receive roughly 640lbs N and double the amount of Phosphorous. Research shows that just the Forest soils themselves can retain 90% of Nitrogen applied and greater than 100% Phosphorous in the O horizon. The department of forestry has research applying 400lbs Nitrogen to loblolly pine plantations using lime stabilized biosolids and seeing a 40% increase in volume to the stand. The entire section on Pine and Hardwood Maintenance should be revised for organic nutrient sources. From the research I have found and my background in forestry and agriculture I believe 200lbs of Nitrogen should be allowed every 4 years for trees 5 years or older. Also with organic nutrient sources applications on younger pine trees should not be limited to just spring and summer. We should be able to use any Unbiased research including the department of forestry for pine tree applications.