Author : J. I. MacDougall,C. Veer,F. Wilson,Canada. Agriculture Canada. Research Branch
Publisher : Agriculture Canada, Research Branch
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Prince Edward Island
ISBN : UIUC:30112053235674
Soils of Prince Edward Island by J. I. MacDougall,C. Veer,F. Wilson,Canada. Agriculture Canada. Research Branch Pdf
Report on the soils of Prince Edward Island, beginning with a discussion of the geographical setting of the soils, climate, geology, landforms, vegetation, and drainage. The second section discusses soil formation and classification, and explains mapping procedures, map preparation and symbolization. The section on land use includes present farming trends, farm and forest production, and capability ratings of the various soils to support agriculture and forestry based on soil-limiting factors. Nonagricultural land uses are briefly discussed, as are the classification, capability, and land use possibilities of organic soils. A glossary is included.