Septième Réunion Du Sous-comité Ouest Et Centre Africain de Corrélation Des Sols Pour la Mise en Valeur Des Terres
Septième Réunion Du Sous-comité Ouest Et Centre Africain de Corrélation Des Sols Pour la Mise en Valeur Des Terres

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9789251044544

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This document contains the proceedings of a technical consultation on the soil resources information systems developed in the various countries in the European region and their incorporation into the European Soil Information System (EUSIS). The consultation was held in Rome 2-3 September 1999. It was convened by the European Commission and the FAO with support from the International Union of Soil Science. The purpose of the meeting was to promote the establishment of the EUSIS to enable easy inter-European exchange of data and experience and to facilitate problem solving. A summary report of the technical discussions, conclusions and recommendations are included. Detailed country reports are also included.

World Soil Resources
World Soil Resources

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9789251033944

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Soil Survey
Soil Survey

Author: J. Alfred Zinck

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9789251036624

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Land Resource Potential and Constraints at Regional and Country Levels
Land Resource Potential and Constraints at Regional and Country Levels

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Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9789251044292

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This publication provides an overview of the world's land resources characteristics, their status and limitations at a global, regional and national level. The statistics given include data on soil, climate and terrain characteristics and constraints, human-induced land degradation status and desertification risk. A comparative analysis of national land resource potential is included. A link is made between the land resource limitations and the population affected.

World Reference Base for Soil Resources, 2006
World Reference Base for Soil Resources, 2006

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Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9789251055113

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This publication is a revised and updated version of World Soil Resources Reports No. 84, a technical manual for soil scientists and correlators, designed to facilitate the exchange of information and experience related to soil resources, their use and management. The document provides a framework for international soil classification and an agreed common scientific language to enhance communication across disciplines using soil information. It contains definitions and diagnostic criteria to recognize soil horizons, properties and materials and gives rules and guidelines for classifying and subdividing soil reference groups. Published also in Spanish and Arabic.

World Reference Base for Soil Resources
World Reference Base for Soil Resources

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9789251041413

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Key to the reference soil groups; Diagnostic horizonts, properties and materials; Diagnostic horizons, Albic horizon; Andic horizon; Anthraquic horizon; Anthropedogenic horizons, Argic horizon; Calcic horizon; Cambic horizon; Cryic horizon; Duric horizon; Ferralic horizon; Ferric horizon; Folic horizon; Fragic horizon; Fulvic horizon; Gypsic horizon; Histic horizon; Hydragric horizon; Hortic horizon; Irragric horizon; Melanic horizon; Mollic horizon; Natric horizon; Nitic horizon; Ochric horizon; Petrocalcic horizon;petroduric horizon; Petrogypsic horizon; Petroplinthic horizon; Plaggic horizon; Plinthic horizon; Salic horizon; Spodic horizon; Sulfuric horizon; Takyric horizon; Terric horizon; Umbric horizon; Vertic horizon; Vitric horizon; Yermic horizon; Diagnostic properties; Abrupt textural change; Albeluvic tonguing, Alic properties; Aridic properties; Continuous hard rock; Ferralic properties; Geric properties; Gleyic properties; Permafrost; Secondary carbonates; Stagnic properties; Strongly humic properties; Diagnostic materials; Anthropogeomorphic soil material; Calcaric soil material; Fluvic soil material; Gypsiric soil material; Organic soil material; Sulfidic soil material; Tephric soil material; Classifying subdivisions of the reference soil groups.

Carbon Sequestration Options Under the Clean Development Mechanism to Address Land Degradation
Carbon Sequestration Options Under the Clean Development Mechanism to Address Land Degradation

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9789251045152

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Carbon sequestration can be defined as the capture and secure storage of carbon that would otherwise be emitted to or remain in the atmosphere. This publication contains the results of a study on the origin and background of the carbon sequestration options and the Clean Development Mechanism. The attitude and position of the key countries involved in international environmental treaties is examined, as well as the various initiatives that have been taken and the legal bases for such initiatives. [FAO website]