First published as DSIR Land Resources Scientific Report No. 19, this is a reprint with corrections. Written for the specialist, it is a classification based on

This book offers an introduction to the soils of Aotearoa New Zealand, structured according to the New Zealand soil classification system. Starting with an over

Soils need to be classified so they can be identified and mapped. The classification of soils in New Zealand is described in two publications in the Landcare Re

Developments in soil classification have accompanied parallel progress in our understanding of the soil system. However the theories behind the classifications

Contains comtemporary knowledge on the classification of New Zealand soils. The book includes precise definitions of classes and keys for soil recognition, requ