Soils

Soil is one of Australia’s most vital natural resources. over the last 20 years awareness of the need to protect and perserve this resource has increased dramatically. This revised and updated edition addresses the complex nature and needs of our soils in a clear and practical manner. Written by soil conservation experts, it covers the poerties and conservation of soils in New South Wales from various perpectives: scientific, engineering, environmental, resource managment, agricultural, and many others. Amply illustrated with over 100 figures, and with a comprehensive glossary, the text has been completely revised with new emphasis placed on soils in relation to water quality, catchment management and more recent environmental problems. This book has been designed as a practical soils guide for soil conservationists, land managers, farmers, and advisers. It will also suit students and teachers of agricultural science, resource managment, environmental studies, and related disciplines.