The Soils of Serbia

This book offers a detailed survey of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soils of Serbia, and their their geomorphological forms, as well as information on human-induced soil degradation due to erosion and contamination, and more.

Contains numerous detailed maps as well as concise text that will enable the reader to obtain reliable information on the physical, chemical and biological properties of Serbian soils

Provides a unique insight into the impact of geology, climate, vegetation and humans on soil formation

Contains much valuable information for researchers from different fields (e.g. geology, ecology, soil sciences, etc)

Conceived to facilitate decision making with regard to land use planning, not only at the regional level, but the national and European level as well

Inhalt
Soil research history.- Ecological and economical importance of soil.- Aims of the book.-Climate.- Geographic position of Serbia.- Latitudinal and altitudinal variability of temperature and precipitations.- Main climate types in Serbia.- Geology (parent material).- Geomorphology with geomorphological maps.- Vegetation .- Forest ecosystems.- Natural and anthropogenic meadows.- Serpentine vegetation.- Halophytic vegetation.- Chasmophytic vegetation.- Soil.- Major soil types with maps of soil distribution.- Soil classification.- Harmonization of national and FAO classification of Serbian soils.- Soil management (Land Use and Vegetation, Crops, Human influence).- Irrigation.- Fertilization.- Anthropogenic degradation of soils.- Driving forces of soil degradation.- Soil contamination.- Land use in Serbia.- Erosion.- Wind erosion.- Fluvial erosion.- Salinization.- Soil protection and remediation.- Legal framework.- Main projects of soil remediation.- Future soil issues.