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Soil Survey Staff 1975, 1999), and soil maps, e.g. the Soil Map of the World (FAO– UNESCO, 1970–1981; FAO, 2002), Soil Map of the European Communities (ECSC–EEC–EAEC, 1985), and Soil Atlas of Europe (EC, 2005). Guidelines for Soil Description ÿ Chapter 2 on general site description – Guidelines for Soil Description Guidelines for ...
Jan 1, 2008 · land use. A soil profile morphological description applies the soil scientist’s . ... a soil description should include most if . not all of the following: first horizon and depth; then the ...
The following step is the description of the soil forming factors (climate, landform, parent material, land use/cover, vegetation, landscape age and history) in the area around the observation point. This is followed by the actual description of a dug soil profile or auger observation.
Complete descriptions of soils are essential in any soil survey. The descriptions serve as a basis for soil identification, classification, correlation, mapping, and interpretation. A complete description also documents the conditions at the site of any soil-related research (Manual for Describing Soils in the Field, 1982, revised).
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Depth and Thickness of Horizons and Layers: A description of a pedon includes the thickness and the depth limits of each layer. Depths are measured from the soil surface. Horizon Boundary Boundaries of Horizons and Layers: A boundary is a surface or transitional layer between two adjoining horizons or layers.
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description may include roots and pH. All parameters should be described with standard terminology. The profi le description ultimately should accurately represent what the describer observed in the fi eld. Once fi nished, the descrip-tion can be used by soil scientists and other professionals in land use planning for the site in question.
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Describing a soil profile in the field In the field, the . soil profile is divided into layers (horizons) based on one or more of the key properties. Soil description is best conducted on an exposed profile, such as a soil pit or road cutting, so you can easily see the layers (Figure 1). Otherwise, a shovel, soil