Technical References

    Classification

• Soil Classification - major references including taxonomy, keys, series, maps, forum, and committees

    Forms

Available forms: These documents require either Microsoft Excel or Adobe Acrobat

• Pedon Description Form
• SOI036
• SOI232c
• SOI232f
• SOI232g

    Field Guide

• Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils  - standards for observing and recording soil and site characteristics.

    Policy and Procedure

• National Soil Survey Handbook -  policy,  definitions, and procedures for conducting soil survey.
• Soil Survey Manual - major principles and practices for soil surveys.
• Technical Notes - specific technical subjects for soil scientists.
• National Instructions - specific project guidance to offices involved.

    Laboratory Methods and Information

• Lab Methods Manual - soil laboratory methodology and reference for the laboratory analyst.
• Soil Survey Laboratory Information Manual - Sampling methodology, descriptions of SSL data sheets and other information to help users of lab data.
• Testing Methods for Phosphorus and Organic Matter

    National Soil Information System (NASIS)

• Attribute Report
• Choice List Report
• Aggregate Data Structure Diagram
• Point Data Structure Diagram
• Other Metadata
• Other NASIS

    Other References

• Editing Guides - suggestions for editing, typesetting, and publishing.
• National Forestry Manual - describes forestry policy within the NRCS.
• National Forestry Handbook - contains methodology and procedures relative to forestry technology.
• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)