Land Utilization and Management in Soil Conservation

Abstract

THE importance of soil survey in the development of various systems of agricultural use of land has been \veil recognized. The information collected in soil survey furnishes the basis on which the findings of all forms of soil research and related sciences can be formulated and carried out for many agronomical aspects. Just as we need to know the physical and chemical composition of soils and their da&sitication, we also need to find out their productivity, response to management and " use capability " for agriculture and alter-native use&