Published 2005 | Version v1
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Abstracts of the 42. Annual Alberta Soil Science Workshop

Creators

  • 1. EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., Calgary, AB (Canada)

Description

The presentations at this workshop addressed issues regarding soil science, ecosystem management and land reclamation. The challenges facing the petroleum industry regarding anthropogenic impacts on soil ecosystems were discussed along with issues regarding soil fertility, reclamation and conservation. Riparian and forestry issues were also addressed along with land use management practices and the challenge of developing risk based spill management programs. Discussions ranged from soil properties, nutrient losses in soils, fertilization, crop response to fertilization, groundwater flow, the science of carbon and nitrogen cycling and salt transport. The conference featured 76 presentations and poster sessions, of which 11 have been indexed separately for inclusion in this database

Availability note (English)

Available from the Alberta Soil Science Workshop, Dept. of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E3 or from the Internet at www.soilsworkshop.ab.ca

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
25 p.

Conference

Title
42. Annual Alberta Soil Science Workshop
Dates
14-16 Feb 2005
Place
Calgary, AB (Canada)

INIS

Country of Publication
Canada
Country of Input or Organization
Canada
INIS RN
36058979
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Non-conventional Literature
Is Lead record
Yes
Descriptors DEI
ABSTRACTS; ALBERTA; FERTILITY; FORESTS; LAND RECLAMATION; LEADING ABSTRACT; MEETINGS; NUTRIENTS; SALINITY; SOIL CONSERVATION; SOILS; TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS
Descriptors DEC
ABSTRACTS; CANADA; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; ECOSYSTEMS; NORTH AMERICA; RESOURCE CONSERVATION