Soil Survey Field Book

A Soil Survey Field Book is a detailed record used by soil scientists during field investigations. It contains observations about soil types, properties, and conditions in a specific area, including features like texture, color, depth, and moisture. The book helps scientists document and analyze soil characteristics accurately, supporting land use planning, agriculture, and environmental management. Essentially, it’s a comprehensive notebook that guides the study of soils in the field, ensuring consistent and precise data collection for creating soil maps and reports.