Soils of the Great Lakes Coastal Zone
The previous chapter outlined the taxonomic structure of soils and soil-forming factors in the Great Lakes Coastal Zone, recognizing that Alfisols are the dominant soil order (28% of all soil series), followed by Spodosols (27%), Inceptisols (19%), Entiso
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Soils of the Laurentian Great Lakes, USA and Canada
Soils of the Laurentian Great Lakes, USA and Canada
James G. Bockheim
Soils of the Laurentian Great Lakes, USA and Canada
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James G. Bockheim Department of Soil Science University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI, USA
ISBN 978-3-030-52424-1 ISBN 978-3-030-52425-8 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52425-8
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This book is dedicated to the professional soil mappers and data managers of the US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. This organization began in 1899 as the Division of Soils, became of Bureau of Soils in 1901, the Soil Conservation Service in 1935, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service in 1994. The report that follows draws heavily on information gathered from 82 counties surrounding the Great Lakes that were mapped by NRCS personnel, as well as other data.
Preface
Despite the availability of considerable data, there has not been a comprehensive treatment of the soils of the Great Lakes. This book is intended to introduce individuals with some understanding of science to the soils of the Great Lakes, including their history, soil-forming factors, soil taxonomic structure, soil geography, pedodiversity, and importance of soils for protection of the Great Lakes Coastal Zone. A glossary is provided. Hopefully, the book will create an interest in soils that rivals that of birders, lighthouse seekers, waterfall enthusiasts, kayakers, and geo-cachers in the Great Lakes region. Madison, WI, USA
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Acknowledgments
The following individuals graciously contributed dig
