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Growth of the Soil by Knut Hamsun, 2010-11-18
Teaming with Microbes: The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web, Revised Edition by Jeff Lowenfels, Wayne Lewis, 2010-02-24
Secrets of the Soil : New Solutions for Restoring Our Planet by Peter Tompkins, Christopher Bird, 1998-10
Life in the Soil: A Guide for Naturalists and Gardeners by James B. Nardi, 2007-10-15
Soil Science Simplified by Helmut Kohnke, D. P. Franzmeier, 1994-12
Dirt: The Scoop on Soil (Amazing Science) by Rosinsky, Natalie M, 2002-07
Secrets to Great Soil (Storey's Gardening Skills Illustrated) by Elizabeth Stell, 1998-01-02
Improving Your Soil: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-202 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-202) by Stu Campbell, 1999-01-05
Nature and Properties of Soils, The (14th Edition) by Nyle C. Brady, Ray R. Weil, 2007-09-16
Soil Not Oil: Environmental Justice in an Age of Climate Crisis by Vandana Shiva, 2008-10-01
Life in a Bucket of Soil by Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, 2000-08-02
Blood and Soil: A World History of Genocide and Extermination from Sparta to Darfur by Ben Kiernan, 2009-02-17
Free Soil, Free Labor, Free Men: The Ideology of the Republican Party before the Civil War With a New Introductory Essay by Eric Foner, 1995-04-20
On American Soil: How Justice Became a Casualty of World War II by Jack Hamann, 2005-04-29

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Home Page | Soil Association: Organic Food, Organic Farming And Sustainable Fore
Organic food, organic farming soil Association is campaigning for organic food, organic farming and sustainable forestry. soil
http://www.soilassociation.org/

Extractions: Quick links... GET INVOLVED organic events join us visit an organic farm educational activities campaigning ORGANIC LIVING what is organic? what do the 'UK' codes mean? where to buy organic 10 reasons to eat organic recipes organic forum INFORMATION questions answered classified ads site map news library jobs CERTIFICATION catering forestry international processing retailing textiles HELP Lost? Try site map Who to contact Send feedback MORE WEBSITES Cultivating Communities Centre for Organic Seed Information Farm trails Local Food Works Organic Centre Wales Organic Directory Organic Marketplace Organic Food Awards Organic South West Organic Week Soil Association Scotland Yorkshire Organic Centre » 'Seeds of Deception': a GM thriller » ORGANIC WEEK 2004 - DON'T MISS OUT [news] » Run organic - Soil Association marathon appeal ... [library document]
| SOIL MUSIC.COM: The Official Website Of SOiL
The official website of JRecords recoding artist soil including news, tour video updates! (flash player required). The Webmaster Award NewWebPick.
http://www.soilmusic.com/
Soil Science Society Of America
The Official Web Site for the soil Science Society of America. The soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is the professional home
http://www.soils.org/

Extractions: Welcome to the Official Web Site for the Soil Science Society of America. The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is the professional home for over 5,700 professionals throughout the world dedicated to the advancement of soil science. The primary purpose of the Society is to advance the discipline and practice of soil science by acquiring and disseminating information about soils in relation to crop production, environmental quality, ecosystem sustainability, bioremediation, waste management and recycling, and wise land use. Quick Question "It is our hope that this new link to the USCSSA will be an easy entry point for our members, especially those who have an interest in consulting. The USCSSA page offers links to all of the state professional soil scientist organizations, news important to soil scientists, information on certification and much more. Jim Culver, retired NRCS, has taken the lead in this endeavor and it is a pleasure for the SSSA to partner with the USCSSA to help better serve our members. I encourage you to visit the site often and to support your local soil scientists association."
CanSIS Home Page
Information on soil surveys and analysis but also on the Environmental Sustainablility of Canadian Agriculture.
http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/intro.html

Extractions: Soil Information System Since 1972 , the Canadian Soil Information System (CanSIS) has supported the research activities of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by building the and acting as a source of GIS products and expertise through its CanSIS provides access to state of the art GIS facilities, as well as database management and custom mapping services for the Canadian Land Resource Network . CanSIS is part of ECORC , and is located on the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa. Tours of the facility are available on request, and arrangements can be made to accomodate visiting researchers. Most parts of the CanSIS website can be reached only via the hierarchical index and the SEARCH engine . (AAFC employees should use the internal index and search engine Author: Peter Schut
NRCS Soils
soils HomeAbout Ussoil Surveysoil Usesoil EducationPhoto GalleryTechnical ReferencesPartnershipsContact Us The Living soil. soil and Water Stewardship Week sponsored by the National
http://soils.usda.gov/

Extractions: Welcome to the NRCS Soils web site. "Helping People Understand Soils" Soils is part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, an effort of Federal and State agencies, universities, and professional societies to deliver scientifically based soil information. Soil and Water Stewardship Week sponsored by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is April 25 to May 2. This year the focus topic is "The Living Soil". The image used on the cover of materials is a painting with soils by Jan Lang of the National Soil Survey Center Laboratory. Several products are available from NACD that promote the stewardship of our soil resource. More Info Key messages to understanding soils have been added to the soil education site and to an educational CD entitled "Helping People Understand Soils-Tools for Educators, Version 2". The educational CD was released at the National Science Teachers Association conference in Atlanta, Georgia the first week of April 2004 by NRCS, USDA. The CD is available on request.
Soil
Educates about what soil is, how it is formed and how it is lost. soil conservation, soil ecology. soil is not only our most important resource, but also the most maligned and misunderstood
http://www.seafriends.org.nz/enviro/soil

Extractions: Soil is not only our most important resource, but also the most maligned and misunderstood. The world population will double in a mere forty years, but agricultural output is not keeping up with demand. In the process, precious soil is lost, waterways and coastal seas polluted. Humans obviously need to be much more knowledgeable about this problem. What is soil? Where does it come from? What kinds of soil exist? Are all soils fertile? How does soil work? Can all places on the planet be farmed? How much food can the planet make? How do we lose soil? How can we prevent erosion? What damage is caused by erosion? What is sustainability? Can soil be farmed sustainably? What can we do? introduction Introduction to this section on soil and erosion. If you're in a hurry, read this first. (on this page, 4 pages) dependence The human race depends on its agricultural soil for food. As the population doubles and the soils degrade, it will become a race between technology and dwindling natural resources in order to save mankind. (9 pages) geology Soils originate from the cauldron of Earth and are recycled and redistributed by the conveyor belts of plate tectonics. Although basic elements are fairly evenly spread, the rocks that contain them, are not. Soil is formed very slowly from the bedrock, under influence of climate and life. (10 pages)
Soil Science - National Society Of Consulting Soil Scientists
For soil Science the National Society of Consulting soil Scientists HomeTable of Contentssoil Science LinksLiability InsuranceHow to JoinLinks to MembersAnnual MeetingOfficersTeaching
http://www.nscss.org/

Extractions: Education in Business Management Guidance in providing expert witness and professional testimony Announcement of training opportunities and conference presentations Encouraging students to select career paths in soil science Establishing college curriculum requirements for soil scientists and related majors Promoting soil science technology and professional registry Supporting initiation and improvement of state registration programs Support and enforcement of a code of professional and ethical conduct Elimination of unfair competition from taxpayer-supported entities Assist in national level policy formation Mary Reed , Executive Secretary
Soil
Gardening and in particular, soil information from the Oregon State University.
http://eesc.orst.edu/agcomwebfile/garden/soil/
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The soil and Water Conservation Society is an international organization that fosters the science
http://www.swcs.org/
Page Has Moved
Resources on soil, soil science, and soil management. Huge list of links. Intended for agriculture and horticulture.
http://homepages.which.net/~fred.moor/soil/links/l01.htm
Soil PH, Fertilizers, And Lime
Information with regard to soil pH, fertilizers and lime application.
http://www.ncw.wsu.edu/lime.htm

Extractions: (My apologies to any soil scientist in the audience.) When you apply fertilizers that have ammonium as a portion of the product, or some portion that will turn into ammonium, you are adding acidity to the soil. It doesn't matter what kind or type of fertilizer, just that it has ammonium (or ammonia) in it. Ammonium is made up of nitrogen and hydrogen, three particles of hydrogen for each particle of nitrogen. (NH3-). Shortly after the ammonium reaches the soil, it binds to soil or organic matter. Through time, it is converted to nitrate by soil bacteria. the warmer the soil, the faster the conversion. It is the nitrate form of N that is most mobile in the soil, and most likely to leach into groundwater. During the conversion to nitrate, the nitrogen element loses the three hydrogen and adds two oxygen. The oxygen comes from the air in the soil. The three hydrogen particles are free to float about the water in the soil and to react with substances in the soil. Free hydrogen is real active, and is the "acid" in anything. (Incidentally, acids taste tart, but I don't recommend that you go around tasting soil to see if it's tart or sweet.) The H+ can react with lime in the soil, forming water and carbon dioxide and be neutralized, it can tie up on soil particles, react with all sorts of chemicals or organisms in the soil, or it can just drift around in the soil water, waiting to react with (and mess up) all sorts of things. Plants have difficulty getting the chemical nutrients they need, in the proper amounts, when soil has too many hydrogen ions in the solution.
Soil Science Education Homepage
soil Science Education Homepage This site covers numerous aspects of soil science and addresses many soil related issues at a level that can be presented to school age children. Several sections
http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://ltpwww.gsfc.nasa.gov/globe/index.htm&
CASFS - Building Fertile Soil
Guide to creating and maintaining good quality soil.
http://zzyx.ucsc.edu/casfs/gardenideas/soilfert.html

Extractions: Healthy soil = healthy plants: when you build and maintain fertile soil rich in organic matter, you literally lay the groundwork for thriving plants that can develop quickly, resist pests and diseases, and yield a bountiful crop. Can synthetic chemical fertilizers provide a shortcut to the healthy soil = healthy plants formula? After all, plants' needs are fairly basic: air, water, light, warmth, and a balance of nutrients and minerals. So why not put some seeds in the ground, apply the appropriate chemicals, and reap the harvest? Fortunately, you can choose from a wide variety of inputs that will help you create healthy, fertile soil. Organic soil amendments such as compost, manure, cover crops, and fertilizers derived from non-synthetic sources can improve soil quality while providing a source of nutrients that lasts through the growing season. You can make or grow some of these amendments in your own garden to keep your costs low. Organic Matter Think of a natural system, such as a forest or meadow: it thrives year after year by recycling available nutrients. Leaves fall and break down; grasses and flowers grow, bloom, and fade; animals die and decompose-all life adds organic matter to the soil. This is the cycle you're trying to recreate in your garden. Each time you harvest crops or pull weeds, you make a "withdrawal" from the soil's pool of nutrients and organic matter; if these aren't replaced, the soil is eventually robbed of the resources plants need to flourish. Organic matter, made up of decomposed plant and animal material, can help replenish nutrients and at the same time improve soil structure, making it easier to work and a more hospitable place for plants to thrive. Here are some readily available sources:
The Dirt On Soil: DiscoverySchool.com
Explore soil ecology, meet fascinating and bizarre creatures, and journey underground in the virtual reality voyage of the Earthship. soil Safari,
http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/soil/

Extractions: We know less about life in the earth under our feet than we do about the far side of the moon. Yet every plant and animal you can think of depends on this vast hidden ecosystem. Each shovel of soil holds more living things than all the human beings ever born. Lots of species are still waiting for scientists to identify and name them. This is a world where fungi lay traps for thread-like worms. Bacteria dine on toxic chemicals. The smaller the creature, the stranger are its habits. Dig into this underground universe and meet its tiny but helpful residents.
The Dirt On Soil
The Dirt on soil The latest from DiscovorySchool.com (last mentioned in the A HREF="http//scout.cs.wisc.edu/nsdl reports/life-sci/2002/ls-020222- education.html 4" TARGET="_top" February 22, 2002
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DiscoverySchool.com
Whats the difference between soil and dirt? Dirt is what you find under your fingernails. soil is what you find under your feet.
http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/soil/down_dirty.html

Extractions: Dirt is what you find under your fingernails. Soil is what you find under your feet. Think of soil as a thin living skin that covers the land. It goes down into the ground just a short way. Even the most fertile topsoil is only a foot or so deep. Soil is more than rock particles. It includes all the living things and the materials they make or change. horizons , as we go. Together, these layers form the soil profile . Going down! Ground level: Plants grow and animals live here. A thick cover of plants can keep the soil cool and keep it from drying out. Decomposers recycle dead plants and animals into humus Topsoil: Plants grow and animals live on top of the soil. This is sometimes called the organic layer. A thick cover of plants can keep the soil cool and keep it from drying out. Decomposers recycle dead plants and animals into humus.
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Soil Science Education Home Page
Features. Links. Resources. GLOBERelated. Index. Featured soil Profile. soil Science Basics. soil Society. soil the Environment. Working with soil. soil Students.
http://ltpwww.gsfc.nasa.gov/globe/

Extractions: the Environment ... Privacy, Security, Notices This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 9801747. Soil Science Society of America Recipient: American Society of Agronomy 2002 Educational Materials Awards Program Certificate of Excellence This page's URL is: http://soil.gsfc.nasa.gov
LABORATORY OF SOIL ECOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY
Research projects and publications (University of Rhode Island, USA).
http://www.uri.edu/cels/nrs/seml/

Extractions: Published What's in this site? This site contains information about the people research publications facilities and funding sources of the Laboratory of Soil Ecology and Microbiology at the University of Rhode Island. You can also find useful resources on different aspects of soil ecology and microbiology, and lab news and events The Laboratory of Soil Ecology and Microbiology got started in 1994 as a collaboration between Josef Gorres and José Amador . Currently there are five people associated with the lab: Josef and José are both faculty in the Dept. of Natural Resources Science, Erika Nicosia is a research assistant, and Tracey Daly and Marty Seeger are undergraduate research assistants. Among our research interests are: The role of free-living nematodes and protozoa in nutrient cycling in soil The structure of soil and how it affects the activities of soil biota Biogeochemistry and water quality functions of riparian areas and other landscape features Earthworms and their effects on nutrient availability, soil structure and microbial and microfaunal ecology
Department Of Soil And Water, Mission
From Adelaide, Australia.
http://www.waite.adelaide.edu.au/Soil_Science/links.html

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