Virtual Soil Science Learning Resources
The goal of Virtual Soil Science Learning Resources (VSSLR) group is to enhance soil science education through cooperation and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The group was initiated by Dr. Maja Krzic (UBC, Vancouver) in 2004 and it has become the focal point for collaborative teaching efforts among scientists, students, and multimedia experts from 7 universities and 3 research institutions in Canada.
Pioneer species establishment following disturbance
The Kranshoek Valley and the role of fire in landscape dynamics
Common soil types of South Africa
The forest floor and bio-geochemical cycling
Plantation forest management
Description of a raised bed treatment and soil profile
Description of a mounding treatment and soil profile
Description of a pitting treatment (control) and soil profile
Introduction to the Harkerville experiment
Introduction to the Harkerville study site
Description of a soil pit in a Pinus radiata plantation
Resources needed for optimum tree growth with a focus on the root system
Introduction to Pinus radiata plantation study case
Agricultural Production causes “Disappearance” of the Organic Soils (Cloverdale, BC example)
Soil Formation Processes in Brunisols near the Nazko Cone, BC
Soil Formation Processes in Luvisols (Aleza Lake, BC example)
Soil formation Processes in Regosols in the Morkill Valley, BC
Examples of Elluviation and Illuviation Soil Formation Processes
Landscape Modifications of the Soil Formation Processes, Example of Morkill Valley, BC
Soil Formation Processes in Podzols at the Lunate Creek Research Area
An Overview of the Soil Formation Processes
Example of a Transformation Soil Formation Process - Gleying
Soil Formation Processes in a Luvic Gleysol
Example of an Addition Soil Formation Process - Formation of a Forest Floor
Example of an Addition Soil Formation Process - Formation of a Bog
Example of a Translocation Soil Formation Process – Soil Mixing (Pedoturbation) by Ants
Soil Formation Processes in a Vertisol
Examples of Human Impact on soil Formation and Processes
Soil Formation Processes bloopers
Example of a Translocation Soil Formation Process – Soil Mixing by Ice or Cryoturbation