Why Such Diversity?Parent MaterialClimateBiotaTopographyTime
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Why Study Soil?The living skin of the earth sustaining life(6.4 billion people and rising)We need to feed a growing population.What we do to our soils we do to ourselves!If we understand the fundamental role of soils, we can protect them
“Ua Mau ke Ea O ka `Aina I ka Pono”
Current ProblemsWorld population is increasing rapidlyOnly 10% of the world’s land area is suitable for growing cropsSoil quality is degrading world-wideGood soil management enhances soil, water, and air quality.