ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
soil unites
;
physical and chemical characteristics
;
land suitability assessment
;
Greece
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The soils of Lake Prespa can be distinguished according totheir degree of development, drainage condition,texture, content of coarse fragments, topography,degree of erosion and the presence of impermeablelayers. A generalized land evaluation was carried outaccording to which land suitability was assessed formajor uses including arable farming, pasture,forestry, wildlife, and recreation and tourismdevelopment. Furthermore, the soils were classified indifferent groups for environmental protection by meansof both the protection of areas with high ecologicalvalue against any agricultural activity and thedelineation of the lands susceptible to degradationsuch as soil erosion, through intensive arablefarming, and groundwater contamination, throughintensive irrigation and the application of highamounts of fertilizers and pesticides.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1003079416770
