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Can anyone help me understand this analysis provided by a local supplier?

I understand a bit (ph seems high?) but not enough to notice yellow flags and how to mitigate any potential issues.

Thank you!

I have a arborist that uploads slash limbs on my property and I’m filling in a 2 acres natural swale with them and trying to decide to burn it and make bio char or to let it get dry rot from the constant 10 mph wind?

What’s the permaculture way of composting or using plant material with pests? I just pruned my maple tree and see that it had scale at some point in the past. Don’t know if any is still living but I have to assume so. I started throwing branches and leaves in my compost pile before noticing, and I was going to use the thicker branches to stake my beans, but I don’t want to risk spreading scale to my backyard either. The internet says get it off the property or plastic bag it. But I have a lot of material. Advice is appreciated!

My husband and I just bought a home on two acres. The previous owners had it sprayed with pesticides. I don’t know what kind of pesticide was used.

I’m wondering… about how long does it take to fade away? One of the first things I wanted to do in the yard was add a pollinator garden. But I don’t want to do that if there are remnants of poison. For someone in my position, with a yard that’s been sprayed, where is the best place to start when incorporating permaculture practices?

Some info on our property : We’re in central NC. No HOA. The two acres is fairly open – with a few scattered pine trees. Surrounding land is heavily wooded. The septic drain field is in the middle of the yard. There’s a slight downward slope towards the back of the property.

I’m so excited to get started!!! And I hope to see evidence of the pesticide fading away very quickly. There are dead pollinators everywhere. 🙁

Today I got my first arctic strawberry. I found a spot that looks good in terms of water, soil, and sun and planted it today.

So any advice for getting them to take over? I want a carpet of them in this one area.