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Soil Use (Soil Interpretations)

  • Hydric Soils — hydric soils lists and indicators, National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils information, and technical notes
  • Salinity - Salinity and Plant Tolerance
  • Soil Quality — soil functions, assessment, management, and biology
  • Soil Risks & Hazards - An introduction to soil conditions that can be risks or hazards for many land uses
  • State of the Land — data and analysis on land use, soil erosion, water quality, wetlands, and other issues regarding the conservation and use of natural resources
  • Thematic Maps — areas of special concerns
  • Urban Soil Issues — soil concerns in urban environments
  • World Soil Resources — a global picture of resource concerns
  • National Soil Interpretations Advisory Group (NSIAG) — provides guidance on existing and emerging issues regarding soil resource interpretations