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Soils of the Gleichen area, 82I-SE

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SE map sheet. The accompanying soil map... More ≫

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SE map sheet. The accompanying soil map displays patterns of soils at a moderate level of detail. The soils were distinguished by patterns that relate to other landscape features such as landform and slope. Soil and terrain characteristics were interpreted for three agricultural applications: production of spring-seeded small grains, irrigation, and range productivity. The generalized ratings or capability classes are intended as guidelines for land use planners and managers. Agricultural land use, land suitability for production, and land management are briefly discussed.

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Benchmark site documentation : 05-AB (Provost, Alberta)

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The purpose of this report is to chronicle the baseline soil features of the Provost (05-AB) Benchmark Site, thereby providing a technical reference document in support of on-going monitoring... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to chronicle the baseline soil features of the Provost (05-AB) Benchmark Site, thereby providing a technical reference document in support of on-going monitoring research and reporting. The Provost site is one of 23 benchmark-monitoring sites established across Canada by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to collect baseline data to monitor trends in soil quality. It represents the northern belt of Dark Brown soils that occur in the Prairie - Parkland Transition, also called Aspen Groveland. The landscape is representative of the relatively rough, hummocky to undulating, morainal terrain that is common through east-central Alberta and west-central Saskatchewan.

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