Soil pH

Soil importance Soil is a very important natural resource; it provides a habitat for various organisms and is a fundamental part of sustainable food production. It consists of organic matter and mineral content, both of which contribute to the fertility of the soil (Soffe, 2003). Sustainability of soil is vital for the future of agriculture and the population; in order to produce enough food for the ever-increasing population. It is technically a non-renewable resource therefore it is imperative…

Science contributor, states “An estimated 18 million acres (7.3 million hectares) of forest, which is roughly the size of the country of Panama, are lost each year,” (Bradford). We must stop deforestation because it affects climate, species, and soil. Workers must stop deforestation because it causes the climate in the area to change. Trees…

Soil is the Earth’s fragile skin that supports all life on Earth. Soil anchors the majority of the world’s biodiversity and soil that is a healthy essential to attaining food production and providing an adequate water supply for a long period of time. Soil degradation is a decline in the soils quality caused by improper use such as agricultural practices and industrial or urban practices. Soil degradation can cause a serious global problem and may be aggravated by climate change. Examples of…

This does not support good cropping or pasture growth. Additionally as he soil does not have good structure it often forms dunes, as the sand particles are too heavy to be picked up by the wind. Additionally, good management is needed for a successful pasture as often nutrients can be easily leached through the soil profile. The PRSIAV is 25 for the site, and could be expected to be higher, as the tree rooting depth is reasonable. Consequently…

The Taiga Biome A biome refers to the existent habitat in varied places identified through the existent mountain tops, deserts, tropical forests together with the existent climate in the area (Whitney, 2002). The taiga identifies the biome of the need leaf forest and remains characterized by cold weather leading to limited food supplies in the winter (Marietta, n.d.). Food shortages influence the development of a hibernation tendency among the majority of animals in the taiga during the winter…

advancements to mass produce and shipment. It was not noticed that this drive for agricultural needs would have a devastating impact on the environment and the rate of soil erosion until the Midwest dust bowl incident of the 1930’s, which at that time was too late ("Dust Bowl", 2016). The soil conservation act, created in 1935 paved the way for soil and water control programs, and other conservation…

The use of biochar on a widespread and large-scale has thus been shown to be greatly beneficial in the fight against climate change, as well as for sustainable soil management. But before this can be seriously implemented and developed into policy, scientific evidence must be expanded to fully cover implication of its use on soil properties, processes and functions (Verheijen et al 2012). Until this has been comprehensively quantified, regulations have a higher likelihood of unsuccessfully…

Rural Development and Rural Tourism This study aims to remove obstacles carried out by the state for regional rural development and sustainability. That means the heritage, culture, characteristics, and qualities of rural settlements will be preserved while these areas will be developed. The study will emphasize the importance of agriculture and how to integrate it with the wide lands and open spaces that characterize rural areas. When mass tourism began along the seaside areas, people believe…

Soil Erodibility Factor (K) The soil erodibility factor (K), a measure of the susceptibility of soil to erosion under standard conditions, is a function of the percentage of silt and coarse sand, the soil structure, the permeability of the soil, and the percentage of organic matter. Wischmeier et al. (1971) defined the soil erodibility factor mathematically and Foster et al. (1996) converted the equation into the following SI unit equation: The soil erodibility factor (K) is determined for each…

incident of 1982 in Abudu community which accounted for over 600000 barrels of crude oil causing lot of damages in the environment. The oil extended to the entire neighbor hold communities with untold damages. Farm land were destroyed and crops withered, soil being dried off and aquatic lives destroyed. Furthermore there was a blowout from Texaco Finima-5 offshore station where 36 million liters of crude oil was spilled into the environment in 1980 as well. This led to the death of over 180…