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This work examines the issue of accelerated soil erosion, which has become an increasingly serious concern in the twentieth century. Aspects considered in this title include on-site impact of erosion; application of soil science to problems of non-agricultural uses of soil, such as mineland restoration, urban uses and disposal of urban wastes; soil contamination and pollution by industrial activities; and, athletic and recreational uses of soil. "Soil Quality and Soil Erosion" will be a useful text for soil scientists, agronomists, foresters, and environmental scientists as we enter the next century.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #3386622 in Books
• Published on: 1998-09-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 352 pages

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This work examines the issue of accelerated soil erosion, which has become an increasingly serious concern in the twentieth century. Aspects considered include on-site impact of erosion; application of soil science to problems of non-agricultural uses of soil, such as mineland restoration, urban uses and disposal of urban wastes; soil contamination and pollution by industrial activities; and athletic and recreational uses of soil. Soil Quality and Soil Erosion will be a useful text for soil scientists, agronomists, foresters, and environmental scientists as we enter the next century.