In a study conducted among the Maasai, Oba and Kaitira (2006) documented classification of degradation based on soils as one of the indicators, and a perceived variation of forage availability and grazing patterns depending on soils in a given landscape.
A germination study completed on soils from one location showed additional viable wetland species available in the seed bank.
Peter Melchett Policy director, Soil Association I read with interest George Monbiot's article on soils (Opinion, 25 May).
Like the weather information, the data on soils was free for the taking.
A surface system is the only means for drainage improvement on soils that transmit water slowly.
Clearly ranked below the two top categories were the Vaishyas (from vish, "those settled on soils"), comprising agriculturists and merchants.
New housing and transport infrastructure as well as climate change are all adding to the pressures on soils, explained the environment secretary, Hilary Benn.
Most of the farmland is on soils of glacial or meltwater origin, and improved land is found up to 1,000 feet or more in some valleys.
Within the city itself, multicrop infields and house gardens were situated on soils that had been enriched by prior human occupation.
Scottish planners and ministers were given a red mark for failing to deal with flood plain developments and for failing to make progress on soils and agriculture; there was an urgent need to address this.
Danger was defined as broadly as possible; among the many possible hazards listed in the statute are "effects on soils, water, crops, vegetation, manmade materials, animals, wildlife, weather, visibility, and climate".
