Interpreting soil test results. What do all the numbers mean? / Интерпретация результатов анализа почвы. Что означают все эти цифры?

Soils are a valuable resource and a critical component in many of the environmental and economic issues facing society today. Understanding soil properties and soil behaviour and interpreting soil data are especially relevant for many environmental and land management issues facing the community. These issues include urban development, control of salinity, clearing of native vegetation, prevention of land degradation, control of water and wind erosion, irrigation development, the management of effluent disposal, contamination and the management of acid sulfate soils.

Soil science, a specialised field, can be complex. When writing or examining land assessment or environment reports, it is often difficult and time-consuming to find interpretation of the soil data. These guidelines were compiled to assist in overcoming this problem and are designed for workers in all categories of land use management. The information in this book was collated from a wide range of reference material.The interpretations and values provided in this text are not intended for specific advice on particular problems or issues, but provide a general background on the soil tests available and how the results from these tests maybe interpreted. The information provided in this text is not intended to be used as a replacement for specific professional advice. <...>