- Provides a comprehensive overview of Irish soilsIs richly illustrated describing Irish soilsPresents important discussions and applications of the study of soils and soil management
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- About this book
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of pedology in Ireland. It describes the main soil types of the country, their functions, ecological use, and the conditions to which they were subjected associated with management over time. In addition, it presents a complete set of data, pictures and maps, including benchmark profiles. Factors involved in soil formation are also discussed, making use of new, unpublished data and elaborations. The book was produced with the support and sponsorship of Teagasc, The Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Ireland and the Irish Environmental Protection Agency.
- Table of contents (21 chapters)
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A History of Soil Research with Emphasis on Pedology
Pages 1-9
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Soil Formation
Pages 11-37
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Soil Classification
Pages 39-54
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Soil Geography and Development of the Third Edition National Soil Map
Pages 55-116
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Landscapes: An Introduction
Pages 117-118
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Table of contents (21 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- The Soils of Ireland
- Editors
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- Rachel Creamer
- Lilian O’Sullivan
- Series Title
- World Soils Book Series
- Copyright
- 2018
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-71189-8
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-71189-8
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-71188-1
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-030-10024-7
- Series ISSN
- 2211-1255
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XIX, 300
- Number of Illustrations
- 10 b/w illustrations, 178 illustrations in colour
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