Soils of the Laurentian Great Lakes, USA and Canada

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Focusing on the unique soil characteristics of the Great Lakes region, this book explores soil formation, taxonomy, and geography, highlighting the area's pedodiversity. It emphasizes the significance of these soils for the 33 million residents and key industries reliant on the Great Lakes, which hold a substantial portion of the world's freshwater. Additionally, it addresses the urgent need for soil protection amid climate change and environmental threats, drawing on extensive research and USDA databases to provide a comprehensive inventory of the region's soils.