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Soil Degradation in the United States: Extent, Severity, and Trends

By Rattan Lal , John M. Kimble , T.M. Sobecki , Thomas Iivari

Book information

Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2003
ISBN
1566705347, 9781566705349
Open Library ID
OL18206774M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2704894 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
221\221
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

Soil Degradation in the United States: Extent, Severity, and Trends examines the magnitude and severity of soil degradation by different processes in the U.S., including water erosion, wind erosion, C depletion, soil compaction, salt build-up, and soil contamination. In addition, it addresses policy issues with regard to economic and environmental impact, land use change, and global trends. It covers past trends and future projections regarding soil degradation. The book provides a ready reference and data source for soil scientists and researchers, agronomists, environmentalists, land use planners, land managers, and policy makers.

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