For inspiration we listened to Dr. Elizabeth Sulzman talk about her research determining atmospheric CO2 sources . For informative updates we learned about GIS applications in soils, wetlands mapping, OSU's Environmental Soil Science program, and Endangered Species issues. Finally, for great entertainment Dr. John Buchanan showed slides of his fearless spelunking adventures into the hearts of some very lonely caves. In exchange for the free use of this ISP's computers, the OSSS must agree to allow sponsorship buttons on it's web pages. LIFE Soil is an essential natural resource and basic treasure.
Soil produces food and fiber for all civilization.
If properly cared for, soil will continue to sustain and nourish all of our Earth's inhabitants. The concept of soil has many meanings. Its most common definition is the natural medium in which plants grow . Like skin, soil is a relatively thin layer, covering our planet's rocky core. Soil is a living, dynamic system at the boundary between bedrock and the atmosphere.