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Soil survey of the Municipal District of Cardston (M. D. No. 6), Alberta

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This soil survey report for the Municipal District of Cardston begins with a general description of the survey area. Part 2 contains the descriptions of the principal soils and their respective... More ≫

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This soil survey report for the Municipal District of Cardston begins with a general description of the survey area. Part 2 contains the descriptions of the principal soils and their respective soil map units. In Part 3, the rationale and actual ratings of the map units for dryland agricuhure, grazing productivity and irrigation capability are explained and displayed. Part 4 describes the areal extent of erosion and salinity within the M.D. and and discusses the impacts of erosion, factors influencing soil degradation and possible management techniques. Appendices include: a brief explanatory section on soil formation and classification for the uninitiated user; analytical procedures employed for determining the physical and chemical properties of the soil series; the areas of the individual soil map units; a glossary of terms used in the report and a key to the soil series used on the soil maps.

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Soil survey of the County of Warner, Alberta

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Presents a soil survey of the Warner county area, which is located in southern Alberta on the Alberta-Montana border. The survey was initiated in 1978 in response to specific concerns regarding... More ≫

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Presents a soil survey of the Warner county area, which is located in southern Alberta on the Alberta-Montana border. The survey was initiated in 1978 in response to specific concerns regarding soil salinity and erosion as well as the need to update the land resource base. The report includes a general description of the area, in-depth information on the soils in the region, and a section on present land use, interpretations and degradation.

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Reconnaissance soil survey of the Brazeau Dam area

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This soil survey contains descriptions of the soils of the Brazeau Dam area, stressing the fact that soils, as part of the landscape, are one component of the environment. A brief treatment of the... More ≫

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This soil survey contains descriptions of the soils of the Brazeau Dam area, stressing the fact that soils, as part of the landscape, are one component of the environment. A brief treatment of the geology, history, climate, and vegetation of the area is presented as background information to a general understanding of the landscape. The complete report consists of the written text and the soil map. Soil units are identified on the map, described briefly in the legend, and treated at greater length in the text. The map units are discussed in terms of the landscapes and environments where they occur within the framework of an ecological land classification. Discussion on use and management of the soils is included. The soil units are rated for various uses including forestry, wildlife, agriculture, recreation, and selected engineering uses.

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Soil survey of the Sand River area (73L)

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This report and accompanying soil map provides data on the kind, characteristics, location, and areal distribution of the soils of the Sand River map area. The soil report provides a general... More ≫

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This report and accompanying soil map provides data on the kind, characteristics, location, and areal distribution of the soils of the Sand River map area. The soil report provides a general description of the map area, and background information on soil formation, classification, and the mapping procedure followed for the field work. In addition the report contains a section outlining agricultural and non-agricultural land use and potential in the area. The accompanying map shows the location and distribution of land units and soils, and the main topographic features.

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Reconnaissance soil survey of the Tawatinaw map sheet (83-I)

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This report describes the Tawatinaw area in east-central Alberta, making reference to its physiographic features, parent material, and vegetation. A brief review of soil formation is included as... More ≫

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This report describes the Tawatinaw area in east-central Alberta, making reference to its physiographic features, parent material, and vegetation. A brief review of soil formation is included as background material to a discussion of the classification system and how it relates to this area. Soil characteristics are related to their use and management. Each soil series mapped is discussed in turn, giving its characteristics, distribution, and land use considerations. The appendix includes contributions from individuals in other disciplines who have conducted studies in this area. A soil and topography map, as well as a soil rating map, form an integral part of this report.

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