81. Soil And Earth Sciences - Massey University Massey University, New Zealand http://soils-earth.massey.ac.nz/

Skip to Content Home For international students For postgraduate students ... Massey Agriculture Our Group conducts research into the importance of soil and earth processes in the global environment. Our key research and teaching strengths are focused on: Land use interpretation and evaluation Nutrient cycling in agroecosystems Soil fertility, fertiliser development Irrigation and drainage Precision Agriculture Environmental impacts of land use Land treatment of wastes Sedimentary basin studies Geographic information systems Remote Sensing Biochar Soil Sciences includes pedology (the study of soils in their natural environment including the formation, chemistry, morphology and classification of soil) and edaphology (the study of how soils influence plants, fungi, and other living organisms). A good understanding of Soil and Earth Sciences is essential for the conservation and protection of our natural heritage, the development of sound environmental management practices as well as the long-term sustainability of our natural environment. Massey University Open Day - Volcanic Eruption Eruption presentation from Massey University Open Day: click here to view the eruption presentation We made the news!

82. Welcome To Soil-net.com Primary!! soilNet.com - a soils educational portal developed by the National soil Resources Institute (NSRI), the largest UK national and international centre for research and http://www.soil-net.com/cms_test/

83. Soil Erosion Site Collection of information on soil erosion from a wide range of scientific disciplines. http://soilerosion.net

Soil Erosion Site What is at the Soil Erosion Site? About soil erosion Links This website Soil erosion by water, wind and tillage affects both agriculture and the natural environment. Soil loss, and its associated impacts, is one of the most important (yet probably the least well-known) of today's environmental problems BBC 2000 Guardian 2004 "The threat of nuclear weapons and man's ability to destroy the environment are really alarming. And yet there are other almost imperceptible changes - I am thinking of the exhaustion of our natural resources, and especially of soil erosion - and these are perhaps more dangerous still, because once we begin to feel their repercussions it will be too late." (p144 of The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Inner Peace : 2002, Element Books, London) It isn't easy to find comprehensive information on erosion, however. To a large extent this is because soil erosion does not fit neatly under any one heading: it is studied by geomorphologists, agricultural engineers, soil scientists, hydrologists and others; and is of interest to policy-makers, farmers, environmentalists and many other individuals and groups. The Soil Erosion Site brings together reliable information on soil erosion from a wide range of disciplines and sources. It aims to be the definitive internet source for those wishing to find out more about soil loss and soil conservation.

84. Soil Orders This system for classifying soils is one of the most widely used soil classification systems in the world. Collection of information and images to illustrate the distribution, properties, ecological significance, and use of these 12 soil orders. http://soils.cals.uidaho.edu/soilorders/

University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Home Soil Orders ... Soil Links The Twelve Soil Orders Soil Taxonomy In 1975, Soil Taxonomy was published by the United States Department of Agriculture's Soil Survey Staff. This system for classifying soils has undergone numerous changes since that time, and the 2nd edition was published in 1999. Soil Taxonomy remains one of the most widely used soil classification systems in the world. At the highest level, Soil Taxonomy places soils in one of 12 categories known as orders. We have put together a collection of information and images to illustrate the distribution, properties, ecological significance, and use of these 12 soil orders. To view these resources, simply select a link from the list on the right. Information about each of the 12 soil orders US Distribution Map of the 12 soil orders ... Soil Taxonomy For information about the World Reference Base for Soil Resources, visit this web site: World Reference Base for Soil Resources If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions about the 12 Soil Orders web site, please contact

85. AGIS - S O I L S -- Soil, Classification, Survey Information, Soil Form, South A soil surveys, soil classification and dynamic maps for South-Africa. ARC Institute for soil, Climate and Water/AGIS. http://www.agis.agric.za/agisweb/$WEB_HOME?MIval=soils.html

86. Land Resources Of Russia Table correlating the soil Map of Russia s soil type with FAO World Reference Base (Land Ressources of Russia) http://www.iiasa.ac.at/Research/FOR/russia_cd/soil_cor.htm

Version 1.1 Soil correlation A full list of the correlated soils that have been distinguished in the study is given in Appendix III. Appendix IV. Legends correlation: soil map of Russia and NIS countries at the scale of 1:2.5 M (SMR and NIS) with WRB (WRB; FAO, 1998), FAO revised legend (FAO, 1988) and European Soil Geographical Information System (FAO-Unesco, 1974). SMR and NIS WRB; FAO, 1998 FAO, 1988 FAO, 1974 Names Histosols (HS) Remarks Histosols (HS) Histosol (O) Peats boggy degrading (mineralizing) Histosols Cryic (HScy) New compared with 1988 Histosols Gelic  (HSi) Dystric Histosol (Od) Peats boggy solonchakous Histosols Salic (HSsz) New compared with 1988. Histosols Cryic in permafrost zone. Histosols Terric  (HSs) Eutric Histosol (Oe) Peats transitional moor Histosols Fibric (HSfi) New compared with 1988. Histosols Cryic in permafrost zone.

87. Soils ERM: The Canadian Soil Classification System A short introduction to the Canadian soil classification system Classification principles, mains soil orders and simplified key to soil order (University of Alberta) http://www.environment.ualberta.ca/SoilsERM/class.html

Introduction to Soils and Soil Resources The Canadian Soil Classification System Principles of Scientific Soil Classification In any science a system of classification is used to organize information about similar entities within a logical and easily remembered framework. Classification also allows us to discover relationships between these entities and to apply our knowledge towards the solution of practical problems. Classification schemes arrange objects in an orderly fashion by placing them into groups or "classes" or "taxa" according to their similarity to each other. Objects to be classified are arranged in such a way that they succeed or accompany each other. Application of this principle results in a hierarchical classification scheme. At the highest level, classes are based on broad generalizations which are further divided and defined through subsequent lower levels. Classification categories are thus most general at the highest level and most specific at the lowest level. Canadian System of Soil Classification Many different classification systems can be developed for the same group of objects. The Canadian System of Soil Classification is a scientific classification based on the natural relationships between soils and on characteristics that are important and precise. Five taxa are recognized in the hierarchical scheme used for the Canadian System of Soil Classification:

88. Soil Classification | NRCS Soils Comprehensive resources on USDA soil classification system key to soil taxonomy (English/Spanish), soil series description and database, discussion forum. http://soils.usda.gov/technical/classification/

Soils Home About Us Soil Survey Soil Use ... Contact Us Search Soils All NRCS Sites for Technical References Back to Technical References Soil Classification Soil Taxonomy ... Centers and Institutes Soil Classification Soil Taxonomy - principal reference to soil classification. Keys to Soil Taxonomy - taxonomic keys for field classification. Official Soil Series Descriptions (OSD) - standard descriptions and characteristics of soil series. Soil Series Classification Database (SC) - soil classification and series names. SC and OSD Maintenance Tool - add/edit/delete soil series classification and Official Series Description (eAuth and NASIS OSD group membership required) SC OSD Maintenance Tool User Guide (PDF; 1.4 MB) Soil Classification Report Tool - several reports of soil classifications by Major Land Resource Area regional office Distribution Maps of Dominant Soil Orders - images and maps. The Twelve Orders of Soil Taxonomy - poster. International Taxonomy Committees Soil Taxonomy Forum The Guy Smith Interviews: Rationale for concepts in Soil Taxonomy Last Modified: Back to Top NRCS Soils Home Site Map Contact ... USDA

89. Pennsylvania Association Of Professional Soil Scientists Dedicated to foster the profession of soil classification, mapping, and interpretation. http://papss.org

90. NZSSS Provides information about the organisation, the soil newsletter, publications, conferences and awards. http://nzsss.rsnz.org/

The New Zealand Society of Soil Science is a professional society to encourage the advancement of soil science. It was formed in 1952 and has over 400 local and international members. Its main activities are the publication of Soil News and other books on soil science; organisation of conferences and sponsorship of students and young scientists to attend conferences; and the awarding of prizes and bursaries for theses, outstanding scientists, technicians, and students. Its members include professional soil scientists, environmental scientists, ecologists, geographers, agricultural scientists, foresters, engineers, geologists, farmers, teachers, and consultants. Our Goals The goals of the Society are to: increase the understanding of soil as a natural and sustainable resource promote the study of soils at all educational levels promote sound management of the environment based on an understanding of soils and their importance in ecosystems promote high professional standards in soil science provide national and regional guidance on issues concerning land and soil resources provide an efficient service to members Soil Science Societies British Australian American International Union Educational VSA VSA for Kids NZ Soils on CD-ROM T W Walker Seminar Universities Auckland University Canterbury University Lincoln University Massey University ... Victoria Universtiy CRIs Ag Research ESR SCION Landcare Research ... Lincoln Environmental Regional Councils Northland Auckland Bay of Plenty Environment Waikato ... Southland

91. Soils Of Arid Regions Of The United States And Israel Papers on soils of arid regions, how they develop, and how they are classified, with copies in Hebrew. In addition, there is a book chapter on managing soils for sustainable land use and a glossary of terms. Links to other sites with soils information. Lists of soil surveys for the United States. http://cals.arizona.edu/OALS/soils/home.html

This website is the result of a demonstration project funded by the International Arid Lands Consortium to design and create a WWW site for information on soils of arid regions of the U.S. and Israel. It was designed to provide information to assist those who would manage their impact on the soils of arid regions for sustainability. Introduction to Aridic Soils Papers on soils of arid regions, how they develop, and how they are classified, with copies in Hebrew. In addition, there is a book chapter on managing soils for sustainable land use and a glossary of terms. Classification of Aridic Soils Classification of aridisols and other aridic soils, including slides. Some material in Hebrew. Based on the USDA classification. Aridic Soils in Israel Slides of soils from Israel, soil map of Israel, and a correlation between FAO and USDA soil classification systems, including some in Hebrew U.S. Soil Surveys and Maps

92. CA Soil Resource Lab Research covers many aspects of soil science including soil genesis and morphology, water quality and constructed wetlands, soil-landform relationships and modeling, watershed-scale soil survey studies and the production of an online soil survey. http://casoilresource.lawr.ucdavis.edu/

93. Technical References | NRCS Soils This site from the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives offers advice and information about the management and fertility of soil. Includes erosion, salinity and soil surveys. http://soils.usda.gov/technical/

Soils Home About Us Soil Survey Soil Use ... Contact Us Search Soils All NRCS Sites for Technical References Technical Soil Services Handbook National Soil Survey Handbook Soil Survey Manual ... Testing Methods for Phosphorus and OM Geomorphic Description System Installing Monitoring Wells in Soils Forms NASIS ... Centers and Institutes Technical References PDF files require Acrobat Reader , DOC file requires Microsoft Word , and XLS files require Microsoft Excel Policy and Procedure Technical Soil Services Handbook - operational and procedural policy and guidance for technical soil services within NRCS National Soil Survey Handbook - policy, definitions, and procedures for conducting soil survey. Soil Survey Manual - major principles and practices for soil surveys. Soil Change Guide - Procedures for Soil Survey and Resource Inventory - designed for soil survey, vegetation, and ecological site or unit inventory work in order to help soil scientists and other inventory specialists collect interpretable data about soil change. Technical Notes - specific technical subjects for soil scientists.

94. Soil Survey Contents | NRCS Soils Lists soil surveys, survey programs, soil survey technology, standards, data and references. http://soils.usda.gov/survey/

Soils Home About Us Soil Survey Soil Use ... Contact Us Search Soils All NRCS Sites for Soil Survey Web Soil Survey Soil Data Mart Listing Of Soil Surveys by State ... Centers and Institutes Soil Survey Web Soil Survey Online Web Soil Survey - Official USDA soil information as viewable maps and tables for more than 2300 soil surveys. This document requires Acrobat Reader Web Soil Survey Brochure (PDF; 3.3 MB) Soil Data Mart - downloadable official soil tabular and spatial data ( SSURGO Historical Soil Survey Publications How to Use a Soil Survey - basic information on utilizing a soil survey. Listing of Soil Surveys by State - current and out-of-print soil surveys and contact information for requesting a paper or CD copy. Job Aids Job Aids - an alternative to training that can be used to improve performance while on the job. Laboratory and Research Data Global Climate Change National Soil Characterization Data - National Soil Laboratory site specific data with search routines. Soil Climate Research Stations in Antarctica and Alaska - data from seven long-term soil-climate stations in Antarctica and Alaska.

95. IALC: Soils Of Arid Regions Of The United States And Israel: Israeli Soils A set of images to illustrate the soils of the arid part of Israel. Includes a description list of the soil groups in English and Hebrew. Also available is a conversion table from Dan s to both the USDA and FAO classification systems. http://cals.arizona.edu/OALS/soils/israeli.html

Israeli Soils Slides of Israeli Soils - from the aridic part of the country Hebrew Version Notes About the Hebrew on this Website Soil Map of Israel Correlation List for the Soils of Israel - Gives the USDA and FAO classifications that correspond to the Israeli soils types used here Home About the Site Introduction Classification Israeli Soils Surveys and Maps Related Resources Contact Email last updated

96. New Zealand Soils Provides access to Nationally Significant soils Databases, but also a wealth of explanatory information about current and historical soil naming schemes used in New Zealand. http://soils.landcareresearch.co.nz/contents/index.aspx

New Zealand Soils Portal Welcome to the New Zealand Soils Portal - your window to all things about New Zealand's soils. The Soils Portal is one of a growing number of specialist subject portals being released by Landcare Research, These portals are tightly integrated with an on-line mapping portal so that you can easily switch between descriptive information about soils to maps of their distribution and back to explanations of what is on the maps. Each portal augments and compliments the others and collectively they provide a rich and authoritative resource about New Zealands natural heritage. The Soils Portal not only provides access to Nationally Significant Soils Databases, held by Landcare Research such as National Soils Database Fundamental Soils Layers , the New Zealand Land Resource Inventory and Digital Soil Surveys but also a wealth of explanatory information about current and historical soil naming schemes used in New Zealand. The Soils Portal will always be a work-in-progress. We are committed to expanding the information that is available and are interested in your suggestions, so please use the feedback tab at the top of each page to tell us your ideas.

97. DigitalSoilMapping.org News, conferences and tools related to Digital soil Mapping. International Union of soil Sciences, soil geography (1.2) and Pedometrics (1.5) commissions. http://digitalsoilmapping.org

News About Workshops Contact ... ISRIC posts vacancies for 2 term positions ISRIC has recently published an announcement for two term positions for PhD level researchers in digital soil mapping and crop modelling. The descriptions for these positions and the procedure to follow to apply for them can be found in the links provided below. researcher digital soil mapping Extended Deadline The final deadline for abstracts to be considered for presentation at the 4th Global Workshop on Digital Soil Mapping 15 December 2009 Lots of deadlines! 4th Global Workshop on Digital Soil Mapping Location: Rome, Italy Date: May 24-26, 2010 Deadline for submission of abstracts: November 30, 2009 Link: 2010.digitalsoilmapping.org 19th World Congress of Soil Science Location: Brisbane, Australia Date: August 1-6, 2010 Deadline for paper submission for Oral Presentation: November 30, 2009 Deadline for paper submission for Poster Presentation: January 31, 2010 Link: www.19wcss.org.au European Geosciences Union (EGU) Digital soil mapping : novel approaches (including geophysical measurements) to the prediction of key soil properties for modelling physical processes Complexity and nonlinearity in soils Location: Vienna, Austria

98. Soils Of Canada Home Page A collection of soil profiles representing the twenty Great Groups in the Canadian System of soil Classification. Includes descriptions of soils and plants of Sub-Boreal Spruce Zone and the Engelmann Spruce-Subalpine Fir Biogeoclimatic Zone. Many pictures. http://web.unbc.ca/~soc/

99. Australian Soil Resource Information System (ASRIS) Interactive soil maps and information on soil resources in Australia, from national to local (soil profile) scale. http://www.asris.csiro.au

100. Web Soil Survey - Home Interactive soil maps and soil information in United States (data from National Cooperative soil Survey). http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov

var lastmoddate = "Last Modified: 11/11/2009"; window.name = "homepage"; Access to soil survey information is provided through maps. All text and tables relate to the map symbols and the areas delineated on these maps. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of soil survey information should contact the NRCS at the USDA Service Center that services the county of interest. See also the NRCS Accessibility Statement You are here: Web Soil Survey Home Search for keywords National NRCS All NRCS Sites Click to view larger image. Use the Area of Interest tab to define your area of interest. Click to view larger image. Click the Soil Map tab to view or print a soil map, or click the Soil Data Explorer tab to access soil data for your area and determine the suitability of the soils for a particular use. The items you want saved in a report can be added to your shopping cart. Click to view larger image. Use the Shopping Cart tab to get your custom printable report immediately, or download it later.

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