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Soils

Soils

Station Leader: Margie Faber

email: margie.faber@ct.usda.gov

One of our most important natural resources is soil. Students and teachers interested in environmental issues often overlook this resource. Professional conservationists, however, recognize the importance of soil in natural resource management and the interrelationships between soil, water, and other resources. Soil provides a growth medium for all plant life on our planet, including food and energy resources. Soil also provides habitat, filters water, and is used in constructing buildings.

Introduction Materials
Essential Material

Soil Quality Information Sheets (Opens in new window)



Optional Material

Backyard Conservation Fact Sheets (Opens in new window)

Page last updated: 10-3-07


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