They’re not all bad: acid sulfate soil – measurement and management (Video)
In this HydroTerra webinar, Mark Stuckey (Environmental & Earth Sciences) explains the science of acid sulfate soils – what they are, how they form, how they are assessed and managed. He focuses on the importance of good data collection and interpretation to allow management strategies to be developed to preserve soil and wider environmental health (especially adjacent waterways).#
An acid sulfate soil investigation aims to collect enough data, within project constraints, to determine whether management is required. Investigations should start with a conceptual site model, followed by targeted fieldwork to guide laboratory and kinetic incubation accelerated weather testing. Testing must identify different forms of acidity, including sulfidic, retained and actual acidity. Water quality data are critical to confirm whether acidity is being generated or exported. Results should be clearly quantified, including alkalinity, to support robust acid–base accounting. The webinar includes 40 minutes of question and answer [1:54:18].#
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
