Soil scientists
Soil scientists describing a soil profile in the United Arab Emirates. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Craig Ditzler)
Illustrated Guide to Soil Taxonomy (p. 1-6)
A complete and accurate soil profile description is essential for classifying the soil. A previously prepared standard form is useful because it will help you to record all of the important information. An example of a standard pedon description form can be found in the “Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils” (pages 2-93 and 2-94). Also, part 2 of this guide provides information on the standard nomenclature for describing soil horizons.
For more information about describing and sampling soils, visit the "Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils" or "Chapter 3" of the Soil Survey Manual. From these sites the reference may be viewed or printed, and a pdf file may be created and saved.
For a video on "How to Use the Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils", Click HERE.
Soil scientists
Soil scientists describing a soil profile in the United Arab Emirates. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Craig Ditzler)
Illustrated Guide to Soil Taxonomy (p. 1-6)
A complete and accurate soil profile description is essential for classifying the soil. A previously prepared standard form is useful because it will help you to record all of the important information. An example of a standard pedon description form can be found in the “Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils” (pages 2-93 and 2-94). Also, part 2 of this guide provides information on the standard nomenclature for describing soil horizons.
For more information about describing and sampling soils, visit the "Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils" or "Chapter 3" of the Soil Survey Manual. From these sites the reference may be viewed or printed, and a pdf file may be created and saved.
For a video on "How to Use the Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils", Click HERE.