Soil Atlas of Africa

What is soil? Where does soil come from? What is special about soil in Africa? What does soil provide to society and the environment? How do our activities affect soil? The first ever Soil Atlas of Africa uses striking maps, informative texts and stunning photographs to answer and explain these and...

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Autores principales: Jones, A., Breuning-Madsen H, Brossard M, Dampha, A., Deckers, J., Dewitte, O., Gallali T, Hallett S, Jones, R., Kilasara M, Le Roux P, Micheli E, Montanarella, Luca, Spaargaren O, Thiombiano, L., Ranst, Eric van, Yemefack, Martin, Zougmoré, Robert B.
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: European Union 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/52006
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author Jones, A.
Breuning-Madsen H
Brossard M
Dampha, A.
Deckers, J.
Dewitte, O.
Gallali T
Hallett S
Jones, R.
Kilasara M
Le Roux P
Micheli E
Montanarella, Luca
Spaargaren O
Thiombiano, L.
Ranst, Eric van
Yemefack, Martin
Zougmoré, Robert B.
author_browse Breuning-Madsen H
Brossard M
Dampha, A.
Deckers, J.
Dewitte, O.
Gallali T
Hallett S
Jones, A.
Jones, R.
Kilasara M
Le Roux P
Micheli E
Montanarella, Luca
Ranst, Eric van
Spaargaren O
Thiombiano, L.
Yemefack, Martin
Zougmoré, Robert B.
author_facet Jones, A.
Breuning-Madsen H
Brossard M
Dampha, A.
Deckers, J.
Dewitte, O.
Gallali T
Hallett S
Jones, R.
Kilasara M
Le Roux P
Micheli E
Montanarella, Luca
Spaargaren O
Thiombiano, L.
Ranst, Eric van
Yemefack, Martin
Zougmoré, Robert B.
author_sort Jones, A.
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description What is soil? Where does soil come from? What is special about soil in Africa? What does soil provide to society and the environment? How do our activities affect soil? The first ever Soil Atlas of Africa uses striking maps, informative texts and stunning photographs to answer and explain these and other questions. Leading soil scientists from Europe and Africa have collaborated to produce this unique document. Using state of the art computer mapping techniques, the Soil Atlas of Africa shows the changing nature of soil across the continent. The Soil Atlas of Africa explains the origin and functions of soil, describes the different soil types that can be found in Africa and their relevance to both local and global issues. The atlas also discusses the principal threats to soil and the steps being taken to protect soil resources. The Soil Atlas of Africa is more than just a normal atlas. Rather, this volume presents an interpretation of an often neglected natural resource that surrounds and affects us all. The Soil Atlas of Africa is an essential reference to a non-renewable resource that is fundamental for life on this planet
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spelling CGSpace520062024-03-06T10:16:43Z Soil Atlas of Africa Jones, A. Breuning-Madsen H Brossard M Dampha, A. Deckers, J. Dewitte, O. Gallali T Hallett S Jones, R. Kilasara M Le Roux P Micheli E Montanarella, Luca Spaargaren O Thiombiano, L. Ranst, Eric van Yemefack, Martin Zougmoré, Robert B. climate agriculture cartography soil soul resources soil analysis What is soil? Where does soil come from? What is special about soil in Africa? What does soil provide to society and the environment? How do our activities affect soil? The first ever Soil Atlas of Africa uses striking maps, informative texts and stunning photographs to answer and explain these and other questions. Leading soil scientists from Europe and Africa have collaborated to produce this unique document. Using state of the art computer mapping techniques, the Soil Atlas of Africa shows the changing nature of soil across the continent. The Soil Atlas of Africa explains the origin and functions of soil, describes the different soil types that can be found in Africa and their relevance to both local and global issues. The atlas also discusses the principal threats to soil and the steps being taken to protect soil resources. The Soil Atlas of Africa is more than just a normal atlas. Rather, this volume presents an interpretation of an often neglected natural resource that surrounds and affects us all. The Soil Atlas of Africa is an essential reference to a non-renewable resource that is fundamental for life on this planet 2013 2014-12-16T06:37:25Z 2014-12-16T06:37:25Z Book https://hdl.handle.net/10568/52006 en Open Access European Union Jones A, Breuning-Madsen H, Brossard M, Dampha A, Deckers J, Dewitte O, Gallali T, Hallett S, Jones R, Kilasara M, Le Roux P, Micheli E, Montanarella L, Spaargaren O, Thiombiano L, Van Ranst E, Yemefack M, Zougmoré R, eds. 2013. Soil Atlas of Africa. Luxembourg: European Commission
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agriculture
cartography
soil
soul resources
soil analysis
Jones, A.
Breuning-Madsen H
Brossard M
Dampha, A.
Deckers, J.
Dewitte, O.
Gallali T
Hallett S
Jones, R.
Kilasara M
Le Roux P
Micheli E
Montanarella, Luca
Spaargaren O
Thiombiano, L.
Ranst, Eric van
Yemefack, Martin
Zougmoré, Robert B.
Soil Atlas of Africa
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agriculture
cartography
soil
soul resources
soil analysis
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