Developing a useful interim soil survey report

A. Goldin; E. Hoerauf

doi:10.2134/jae1985.0069

Munster Soil Survey Report

Soil Horizons ◽

10.2136/sh1964.4.0012 ◽

1964 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 12

Author(s):

Chris Johannsen

Keyword(s):

Soil Survey ◽

Survey Report

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The Soil Survey Report

Soil Science Society of America Journal ◽

10.2136/sssaj1922.0361599500b320010018x ◽

1922 ◽

Vol B3 (2001) ◽

pp. 58-59

Author(s):

W.T. Carter

Keyword(s):

Soil Survey ◽

Survey Report

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New Soil Survey Report Issued

Soil Horizons ◽

10.2136/sh1961.3.007c ◽

1961 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 7

Author(s):

John Doe

Keyword(s):

Soil Survey ◽

Survey Report

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Chemical and Physical Properties of Andosols in Aomori Prefecture Described in a Soil Survey Report on Reclaimed Land

Journal of Agronomy ◽

10.3923/ja.2012.73.78 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 73-78 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nobuhiko Matsuyama ◽

Saiful Karim ◽

Choichi Sasaki ◽

Masakazu Aoyama ◽

Fumihito Seito ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Properties ◽

Soil Survey ◽

Reclaimed Land ◽

Survey Report ◽

Aomori Prefecture

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Use of Soil Surveys for Landscape Architecture

Handbook of Soils for Landscape Architects ◽

10.1093/oso/9780195121025.003.0003 ◽

1999 ◽

Author(s):

Robert F. Keefer

Keyword(s):

Chemical Properties ◽

Soil Formation ◽

Soil Survey ◽

Aerial Photographs ◽

General Nature ◽

Building Site ◽

Aerial Photos ◽

Site Development ◽

Survey Report ◽

Modern Soil

Modern soil survey reports, published since about 1959, have a wealth of information that could be useful for landscape architects. Characteristics of each specific soil are detailed in the text of the soil survey. Distinct kinds of soils for a specific site can be identified from the soil designation on the aerial photographs at the back of the report. Considerable specific information is provided in tables, including data on temperature, precipitation, freeze dates in spring and fall, woodland management and productivity, recreational development capabilities, wildlife habitat potentials, building site development possibilities, sanitary disposal potentials, engineering properties, value of materials for construction, water management limitations, physical and chemical properties of specific soils, and soil and water features. Modern soil survey reports consist of text, tables, soil maps, and often a glossary. These reports are available free to the public and are usually found in county extension services offices, soil conservation district offices, or state agricultural colleges. The text of a soil survey report describes the general nature of the county as to location in the state, climate, physiography, relief and drainage, geology, farming, natural resources, industries, history of settlement, and how the survey was conducted. Soil associations and individual soils are described in detail. Formation of soils is usually discussed in relation to the factors of soil formation. A glossary of terms is often provided for the nonscientific person. The whole county or counties in the report is shown on a soil association map, which is designed to be used to compare the suitability of large areas for general land use. The county is divided into large areas, each of which contains an association of several soils grouped by similar management. Usually from 5 to 15 soil associations are shown with a legend describing each of the specific associations. This type of information could be used for zoning purposes, county management, or other governmental activities. Aerial photos are provided on sheets showing the location of each individual soil in the county. Comprising about half of the soil survey report, this is one of the most useful sections.

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