Soil description handbook for New Zealand

Authors

Lauren O’Brien

Kirstin Deuss, PhD

Andre Eger, PhD

J. D. G. Milne

B. Clayden

P. G. Singleton

A. D. Wilson

Soil Description Working Group

Published

January 23, 2024

Modified

October 7, 2026

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3rd edition

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