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Provisional Targets for Soil Quality Indicators in New Zealand

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Provisional Targets for Soil Quality Indicators in New Zealand
Authors and Contributors      By (author) G. P. (Graham Peter) Sparling
SeriesLandcare research science series
Series part Volume No. 34
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 290,Width
ISBN/Barcode 9780478093964
ClassificationsDewey:631.440993
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations illustrations (some colour)

Publishing Details

Publisher Manaaki Whenua Press
Imprint Manaaki Whenua Press
Publication Date 1 January 2008
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

To judge the quality of a soil for production and environmental goals, the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil need to be compared against the desirable condition for that land use. Ideally, a response curve is needed that shows the relationship between a quantitative soil characteristic and the quality ranking. Currently, soil quality response curves are poorly defined and there are no internationally agreed standards. This report explains how response curves were obtained for a number of key soil properties used for soil quality assessment in New Zealand, and presents the curves in graphical and numeric form.