Soil Degradation in the United States - Extent, Severity, and Trends

Soil Degradation in the United States: Extent, Severity, and Trends examines the magnitude and severity of soil degradation by different processes in the U.S., including water erosion, wind erosion, C depletion, soil compaction, salt build-up, and soil contamination. In addition, it addresses policy issues with regard to economic and environmental impact, land use change, and global trends. It covers past trends and future projections regarding soil degradation. The book provides a ready reference and data source for soil scientists and researchers, agronomists, environmentalists, land use planners, land managers, and policy makers.

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Soil Degradation in the United States: Extent, Severity, and Trends examines the magnitude and severity of soil degradation by different processes in the U.S., including water erosion, wind erosion, C depletion, soil compaction, salt build-up, and soil contamination. In addition, it addresses policy issues with regard to economic and environmental impact, land use change, and global trends. It covers past trends and future projections regarding soil degradation. The book provides a ready reference and data source for soil scientists and researchers, agronomists, environmentalists, land use planners, land managers, and policy makers.

About the author

Rattan Lal, Thomas Iivari, John M. Kimble

Summary

Written by world-renowned experts, this book is a ready references and data source for soil scientists and professionals in related fields.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Iivari, Iivari Thomas, John M Kimble, Kimble John M., Rattan Lal, Rattan (Ohio State University) Iivari Lal, Lal Rattan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367578466
• ISBN: 978-0-367-57846-6
• No. of pages: 220
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Soil science, sedimentology, Sedimentology and pedology