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Topsoil characterization
Although soil classification in general tends to ignore or downplay the diversity of topsoil characteristics, these are known to determine to a large extent the inherent soil qualities. A draft proposal developed some time back is put on this sit to allow for comments, criticism and suggestions. Note the inclusion of several examples of WRB classified profiles in Annex B.

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Topsoil Characterization for Sustainable Land Management with Annex A (Topsoil properties and their description) and 
Annex B (Examples)

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