Web Directory

» A Compendium of On-Line Soil Survey Information
   Extensive collection of on-line information on soil survey activities, institutions, datasets, research, and teaching materials world-wide.
   http://www.itc.nl/~rossiter/research/rsrch_ss.html

» Agricultural Chemicals and the Soil
   Provides information on the problem of agricultural chemicals in soil, and the designing of ecologically sound management strategies for dealing with non-productive soils, pests and diseases.
   http://eap.mcgill.ca/publications/eap1.htm

» Bob Lippert's Frequently Asked Questions
   A categorised list of FAQs about soil and plant testing. From Clemson University, South Carolina.
   http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~blpprt/bobweb/bobweb.html

» Calhoun Long-Term Soil Ecosystem Study
   Provides information on the Calhoun field experiment in South Carolina which provides special opportunities to examine soil dynamics over times scales of decades.
   http://calhoun.env.duke.edu/

» California Soil Resource Laboratory
   Research covers many aspects of soil science including soil genesis and morphology, water quality and constructed wetlands, soil-landform relationships and modeling, watershed-scale soil survey studies and the production of an online soil survey.
   http://casoilresource.lawr.ucdavis.edu/

» Composting and Soils
   Basic information on how to produce and use compost, building compost and worm bins and improving soil health.
   http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/composting-soils/index.asp

» Crop and Soil Management
   From Penn State University. Includes chapters on soil management and fertility.
   http://agguide.agronomy.psu.edu/cm/default.cfm

» European Soil Data Center
   Portal providing data and information on soils at European level.
   http://eusoils.jrc.ec.europa.eu/

» Eurosoil 2004
   Conference (September 4 - 12, 2004) for soil scientists and practitioners from all to discuss the part played by soils in terrestrial ecosystems. Information about conference aims, details of program, excursions and symposia. Details on fees, accommodatio
   http://www.bodenkunde.uni-freiburg.de/eurosoil//

» Expert-N
   A development system for nitrogen turnover models to simulate the N cycle in arable agriculture. The system consists of modular model components for soil water flow, for soil heat and N transport and for crop growth. Available for download.
   http://www.helmholtz-muenchen.de/en/iboe/expertn/

» Fertiliser in the Soil
   Provides information on the natural processes that affect nutrients once they enter the soil environment, and also show the main sources of each of the key plant nutrients.
   http://www.ballance.co.nz/Education/Fertilisers_in_the_soil/

» Forest Soils Archive
   Information of interest to the forest soils community with a discussion group and links to other sites with forest soils information.
   http://www.forestsoils.org/S-7/

» Guidelines for Soil Sampling
   Provides information on taking representative samples, sampling equipment, timing and handling samples.
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=831

» IACR-Rothamsted
   Formerly known as Rothamsted Experimental Station; the main site of the Institute of Arable Crops Research. Resources, details of research, and information for the lay public.
   http://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/

» ISRIC - World Soil Information
   This is the World Data Center for Soils. Responsible for collecting, archiving, and distributing data and research information.
   http://www.isric.org/

» Institute of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science
   Research on physico-chemistry and biology of agricultural soils, metabolism and nutrition of crops, management of agricultural soils and nutrient balance. Braunschweig, Germany.
   http://www.pb.fal.de/

» Long-Term Soil Ecosystem Studies
   Worldwide network of scientists and others aiming to provide a real-time inventory of the world's long-term soil experiments to enable observations of soil changes over years and decades. Includes information on workshops.
   http://ltse.env.duke.edu

» Management Strategies to Reduce the Rate of Soil Acidification
   Information on the causes of soil acidity, different types of acidity and the effects of various types of fertilizers with some recommended management strategies.
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=111

» NRCS Soils
   From the Natural Resources Conservation Service (United States). An extensive collection of articles and resources.
   http://soils.usda.gov/

» Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS
   Formerly the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. NCRS program areas include soil survey, conservation assistance, farmland protection, grazing lands conservation, and watershed protection.
   http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/

» Nutrient Content of Crops
   Provides a software tool that estimates nutrients removed from the soil by different crops.
   http://plants.usda.gov/npk/

» Physical Characteristics of Growing Mixes
   Ohio State University Extension fact sheet explaining texture and structure, aeration and water retention, and how container shape and watering routines affect performance.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1251.html

» Project Soil
   An educational program designed to teach the importance of soil, types of soil, erosion processes, and soil conservation principles. Description of kits and teacher material available.
   http://projectsoil.org/Default.htm

» Soil
   Educative information about what soil is, how it is formed and how it is lost. Focus on soil conservation and soil ecology.
   http://www.seafriends.org.nz/enviro/soil/

» Soil Biological Communities
   Educational site describing soil and the life forms in it. basic introduction to the soil making process. Special pages for Kids.
   http://www.blm.gov/nstc/soil/index.html

» Soil Chemistry at the University of New Hampshire
   Course syllabus, goals and expectations.
   http://pubpages.unh.edu/~harter/soil702.html

» Soil Compaction and Drainage
   Article discussing the damage that can be caused to soils through shallow and deep compaction, what research has shown, and some ways to counteract the problem.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/b301/index.html

» Soil Horizons
   Research and soil science issues from New Zealand.
   http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/research_details.asp?Research_Content_ID=22

» Soil Management
   Indian Agricultural Resources Portal for farmers and experts in soil management.
   http://www.indiaagronet.com/indiaagronet/soil_management/Soil_mgmt.htm

» Soil Physics and Soil Hydrology Program
   Details of courses, research and faculty at The Laboratory of Soil Physics and Soil Hydrology, University of Tokyo.
   http://soil.en.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/chisui-e.html

» Soil Sampling for Precision Agriculture
   Provides guidance on basic sampling principles to provide the necessary information for variable rate fertilizer application.
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/ec154/build/ec154.pdf

» Soil Science
   A searchable catalogue of reviewed Internet resources in agriculture, food and forestry.
   http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/browse-keyword.pl?jacs=agrifor&id=70932

» Soil Science Education
   Aims to foster awareness about soil and its importance to life. With practical and illustrated soil science activities for school children.
   http://soil.gsfc.nasa.gov/

» Soil Water Management
   Factsheets, publications about irrigation, drainage and erosion control from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
   http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/soils/conserve.html

» Soil and Water Management
   Information from USDA on soil quality and testing, nutrients, cover crops, composting, conservation tillage, erosion control, whole farm systems and water conservation.
   http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=2&tax_level=1&tax_subject=293

» Soil-net.com
   A comprehensive resource for education on soils in primary and secondary schools. Soil basic properties, geography, functions, threats, activities and careers.
   http://www.soil-net.com/

» SoilPIC
   Photographic image collection and archive of soils around the world classified by categories and provided by the National Soil Resources Institute (Cranfield University) and the British Society of Soil Science.
   http://www.soilsworldwide.net/index.php/SoilPIC

» Soils Education and Research
   Mississippi State University. Introduction to fundamental properties of soils, soil fertility and fertilization, as well as soil management and conservation.
   http://msucares.com/crops/soils/

» Soils Online
   Categorized list of links to online soil science resources.
   http://www.hintze-online.com/sos/soils-online.html

» Soils and Substrates
   A useful resource but it is no longer being updated.
   http://www.metla.fi/info/vlib/soils/old.htm

» Soils of Arid Regions of the United States and Israel
   Papers on soils of arid regions, how they develop, and how they are classified, with copies in Hebrew. In addition, there is a book chapter on managing soils for sustainable land use and a glossary of terms. Links to other sites with soils information. Li
   http://cals.arizona.edu/OALS/soils/home.html

» Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost
   Scientifically based laboratory manual that addresses all major composting parameters. Includes test methods and sample preparation protocols for the analysis of all compost types, including MSW, yard waste, and biosolids composts.
   http://www.compostingcouncil.org/programs/tmecc/

» The Alberta Soil Science Workshop
   Information and details about the venue, the papers and organisation of this meeting to be held from February 19 - 20, 2003 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Also includes abstracts and papers from previous meetings, starting in 1998.
   http://www.soilsworkshop.ab.ca/

» The National Soil Tilth Laboratory
   USDA organization with mission to develop, evaluate, and promote management practices that enhance surface and ground water quality while conserving soil and water resources. Site has software, selected publications, staff directory, and information on cu
   http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=36-25-15-00

» The World of Soil
   Resources and articles on soil science and upkeep. Includes list of links. Intended for agriculture and horticulture.
   http://soil.hostweb.org.uk/

» Understanding the Soil Processes
   Describes the biological and chemical processes of soil formation in simple terms.
   http://www.rain.org/~sals/Petrik.html

» Warren Soil and Water Conservation District
   Ohio government agency dedicated to the conservation of soil and water resources. Website contains useful information on conservation techniques for farmland and rural and suburban communities.
   http://www.co.warren.oh.us/warrenswcd/home/

» World Soil Resources
   The site provides maps, pictures, and technical information on global soil resources.
   http://soils.usda.gov/use/worldsoils/

» Worldwide Portal to Information on Soil Health
   Contains browsable library, searchable database, categorized lists of organizations and resources, on-line reference service, learning modules, and soil health discussion groups in three languages.
   http://mulch.mannlib.cornell.edu/

» X-ray Computed Tomography of Soil
   This is a website and forum for the discussion and production of computed tomography (CT) research applications to soil analysis.
   http://gis.lrs.uoguelph.ca/soilct/

» Yahoo! Groups about Soil Science
   A list of mailing lists and groups related to Soil Science.
   http://tech.dir.groups.yahoo.com/dir/Science/Agriculture_and_Farming/Crops_and_Soil/Soil_Science?show_groups=1