A Handbook of Soil Terminology, Correlation and Classification

Soil classification and terminology are fundamental issues for the clear understanding and communication of the subject. However, while there are many national soil classification systems, these do not directly correlate with each other. This book clarifies this position by describing and comparing different systems and evaluating them in the context of the World Reference Base (WRB) for Soil Resources. The latter was set up to resolve these problems by creating an international “umbrella” system for soil correlation. All soil scientists should then classify soils using the WRB as well as their national systems.