Soil physical measurement and interpretation for land evaluation (Book)
This CSIRO book, also known as the ‘Brown Book’, in the Australian Soil and Land Survey Handbook series, provides a practical set of standard methods for measuring and interpreting soil physical properties for land resource survey and evaluation. It explains cost-effective laboratory and field techniques that can be applied across different soils, climates and land uses, with clear instructions suited to users with limited soil physics experience. Topics include soil water movement, pore space, hydraulic conductivity, dispersion, aggregation, particle size, shrinkage and soil strength, along with guidance on field sampling, data interpretation and common measurement problems. The book also shows how soil physical data can support land evaluation, planning and natural resource management decisions across Australian landscapes. It is only available as an eBook [392 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
