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

by Rattan Lal, Thomas Iivari, John M. Kimble

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135464677
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	09/25/2003
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Rattan Lal, Thomas Iivari, John M. Kimble

Table of Contents

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.