J. Zinck – Geopedology. An Integration of Geomorphology and Pedology for Soil and Landscape Studies (2016)

Автор: J. Zinck
Название книги: Geopedology (2016)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Геология
Страницы: 550
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

First book presenting foundations, concepts, methods, techniques, and integrated applications of Geopedology for multi-scale landscape mapping and analysis. Offers a reliable mapping approach that provides salient soil and landscape information at scales appropriate for practical uses in agriculture, landscape management, land use planning, geohazard mapping. Of particular relevance for governments and agencies of developing countries in need of up-to-date soil information. Presents a broad sample of soil-geoform relationships under different environmental conditions. Written in a comprehensive way for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students and faculties in scientific departments such as Soil Science, Earth Sciences and Geography, and Environmental Sciences, interested in the landscape-oriented approach of Geopedology.
This book offers a proven approach for reliable mapping of soil-landscape relationships to derive information for policy, planning and management at scales ranging from local to regional. It presents the theoretical and conceptual framework of the geopedologic approach and a bulk of applied research showing its application and benefits for knowledge generation relevant to geohazard studies, land use conflict analysis, land use planning, land degradation assessment, and land suitability analysis.
Soil is a vital resource for society at large and an important determinant of the economic status of nations. The intensification of natural disasters and the increased land use competition for food and energy have raised awareness of the relevant role the pedosphere plays in natural and anthropogenic environments. Recent papers and global initiatives show a renewed interest in soil research and its applications for improved planning and management of this fragile and finite resource.