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Welcome to the NRCS
Soils Website.
Helping People Understand Soils
Soils is part of the National Cooperative
Soil Survey, an effort of Federal and State agencies,
universities, and professional societies to deliver
science-based soil information.
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GlobalSoilMap.net is a global consortium that
has been formed with the aim of making a new
digital soil map of the world using
state-of-the-art and emerging technologies for
soil mapping and predicting soil properties at
fine resolution. This new global soil map will
be supplemented by interpretation and
functionality options that aim to assist better
decisions in a range of global issues like food
production and hunger eradication, climate
change, and environmental degradation. This is
an initiative of the Digital Soil Mapping
Working Group of the International Union of Soil
Sciences (IUSS). This effort is organized by
continent (nodes). The North America Node is
comprised of Canada, Mexico, and the United
States. Currently, the National Cooperative Soil
Survey provides the leadership for the North
America Node. Jon Hempel (Director of the USDA-NRCS
National Soil Survey Center) is the Node Leader
and James Thompson (West Virginia University) is
the Scientific Coordinator. |
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This translation will expand the horizons of U.S.
Soil Taxonomy by allowing professionals in all
parts of the world to apply and interpret the
system in a more uniform and consistent way.
While soils differ globally, the ability to
apply a system that is universally understood
and accepted is a goal shared by many soil
scientists. As the world struggles with global
warming and other environmental challenges,
having a universally accepted method that can be
applied when soil problems are addressed will
contribute to successful outcomes. |
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Taking pride in who we are and what we do was
the motivation behind the recent “sprucing up”
of the offices of the National Soil Survey
Center (NSSC). The NSSC
is an important part of NRCS,
the federal agency committed to soil and
conservation. Jon Hempel, the Center’s director, wanted that commitment to
become a clear message for anyone who spends time at the Center. With that goal
in mind, Hempel turned NSSC gathering places into museum-like spaces designed to
inform, inspire, and motivate all who work or visit the Center. |
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The National Soil Survey Center has released the 11th Edition of the
Keys to Soil Taxonomy in e-book format.
E-readers make it easy to take notes,
highlight text, and search for key words. The ease
and convenience of having reference documents
on one device will increase the use of
this information,
which will improve the consistency
and quality of soil survey information. |
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service
provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people
conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and
environment.
Last Modified: 01/06/2012
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