Soil Degradation in the United States

Soil Degradation in the United States: Extent Severity and Trends examines the magnitude and severity of soil degradation by different processes in the U.S. including water erosion wind erosion C depletion soil compaction salt build-up and soil contamination. In addition it addresses policy issues with regard to economic and environmental impact land use change and global trends. It covers past trends and future projections regarding soil degradation. The book provides a ready reference and data source for soil scientists and researchers agronomists environmentalists land use planners land managers and policy makers.