This NSW DPI collection of case studies describes the results of a two-year project into the impact of different farm management strategies on soil carbon in the Monaro region of New South Wales. The report includes background information about soil carbon, the forms of soil carbon, carbon stocks, and monitoring soil carbon. The report outlines practices such as liming, nutrient management, introduced perennial pastures and minimal disturbance agriculture in eight different land-use systems. Note that it presents a series of case studies using paired paddock comparisons which may not equate to long-term replicated scientific studies. While this booklet is written for southern NSW, it will be relevant to other Australian regions [PDF 11.3 MB, 49 pages].#
This is a carefully curated database of important soil resources. The data base is not exhaustive but rather a library of the resources we believe are the most useful for the audience. Each resource has been added after careful consideration against our selection criteria, including but not limited to its scientific validity, accessibility, and readability. The library generally does not include most academic research papers but may include some open-source papers written in accessible English.
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SSA reminds users that these resources are a guide only. Our understanding of soil science is improving continuously so it is important to check the suitability of the information for your purpose with an appropriately qualified professional such as a Registered Soil Professional or a Certified Professional Soil ScientistÂ
