The soils of Ireland / Rachel Creamer, Lilian O'Sullivan, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Creamer, Rachel, editor.

O'Sullivan, Lilian, editor.

Series:

World soils book series

World soils book series, 2211-1255

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Soils--Ireland.

Soils.

Soil science--Ireland.

Soil science.

Physical geography--Ireland.

Physical geography.

Land use--Ireland--Management.

Land use.

Management.

Ireland.

Physical Description:

xix, 300 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2018]

Summary:

"This book provides a comprehensive overview of pedology in Ireland. It describes the main soil types of the country, their functions, ecological use, and the conditions to which they were subjected associated with management over time. In addition, it presents a complete set of data, pictures and maps, including benchmark profiles. Factors involved in soil formation are also discussed, making use of new, unpublished data and elaborations. The book was produced with the support and sponsorship of Teagasc, The Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Ireland and the Irish Environmental Protection Agency"--Page 4 of cover.

Contents:

1. A history of soil research with emphasis on pedology / Lilian O'Sullivan, James F. Collins, Thomas Cummins, Réamonn Fealy, and Rachel Creamer

2. Soil formation / Lilian O'Sullivan, Brian McConnell, Ray Scanlon, Séamus Walsh, and Rachel Creamer

3. Soil classification / Rachel Creamer, Iolanda Simo, Brian Reidy, Thomas Cummins, and Lilian O'Sullivan

4. Soil geography and development of the Third edition National soil map / Lilian O'Sullivan, Reamonn Fealy, Iolanda Simo, and Rachel Creamer

5. Landscapes: an introduction / Lilian O'Sullivan and Rachel Creamer

6. Mountain landscapes / Lilian O'Sullivan, Brian Reidy, and Rachel Creamer

7. Hill landscapes / Lilian O'Sullivan, Brian Reidy, and Rachel Creamer

8. Peatlands / Florence Renou-Wilson

9. Limestone lowlands / Lilian O'Sullivan, Brian Reidy, and Rachel Creamer

10. Rolling lowlands / Lilian O'Sullivan, Brian Reidy, and Rachel Creamer

11. Drumlin landscapes / Lilian O'Sullivan, Brian Reidy, and Rachel Creamer

12. Urban soilscapes / Thomas Cummins, Franc Myles, Ray Scanlon, Mairéad Glennon, Vincent Gallagher, and Maryann Harris

13. Soil functions: an introduction / Rogier Schulte, Lilian O'Sullivan, and Rachel Creamer

14. Soils and productivity / Brian Tobin, Sara E. Vero, Owen Fenton, Lilian O'Sullivan, Pat Tuohy, Rochelle Fritch, and Rachel Creamer

15. Soil fertility and nutrient cycling / David P. Wall, Lilian O'Sullivan, Rachel Creamer, and Michael J. McLaughlin

16. Soils and water quality / Karen Daly, Karl Richards, Per-Erik Mellander, Phil Jordan, Daire Ó hUallacháin, Sophie Sheriff, Sara E. Vero, and Owen Fenton

17. Soils and carbon storage / Kenneth A. Byrne, Gary Lanigan, Rachel Creamer, and Florence Renou-Wilson

18. The living soil : biodiversity and functions / Olaf Schmidt, Tom Bolger, Rachel Creamer, Fiona Brennan, and Alan D.W. Dobson

19. Soils and archaeology / Thomas Cummins, Helen Lewis, Clíodhna Ní Lionáin, and Stephen Davis

20. Soil : construction, planning and extraction / Hendrik van der Kamp, Maryann Harris, and Vincent Gallagher

21. Functional land management : a framework for soil policy formation / Lilian O'Sullivan, Rachel Creamer, and Rogier Schulte.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3319711881

9783319711881

OCLC:

1007306976