Soil-Ecosystem Processes in Restoration of Drastically Disturbed Landscapes: I

Oral Session

S05 Pedology

Drastically disturbed landscapes – particularly landscapes affected by mineral extraction processes – require knowledge of edaphic degradation and recovery processes in order for lands to be effectively restored. Such landscapes are utilized for a variety of purposes and restoration activities are often tailored to address the restoration of specific ecosystem services. This topic provides an opportunity for a variety of soil science and related disciplines to present expanded knowledge of soil-ecosystem interactions in these landscapes.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012: 9:50 AM-12:00 PM
Hyatt Regency, Regency Ballroom G, Third Floor
Organizers:
Jay Norton and Cynthia Stiles
Presider:
Jay Norton
9:50 AM
Introductory Remarks
10:10 AM
Examination of Vesicular Porosity in Desert Soils Using High-Resolution X-Ray Computed Tomography.
Judith Turk, University of California, Riverside; Robert C. Graham, University of California
10:25 AM
Hydrologic Soil Grouping Determination for Appalachian Minesoils.
Eugenia Pena-Yewtukhiw, West Virginia University; Anthony Willard, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
10:55 AM
Topographic and Soil Constraints to Shale-Gas Development in the Northcentral Appalachians.
Patrick Drohan, Pennsylvania State University; Cody Fink, The Pennsylvania State University; Michael Marsicano, The Pennsylvania State University; Lauren F. Vitko, Pennsylvania State University
11:40 AM
Discussion
11:55 AM
Concluding Remarks
12:00 PM
Adjourn
<< Previous Session | Next Session >>
See more from this Division: S05 Pedology