Soil Evaluation Images

• Evaluating landscaping position on a site
  
  


• Excavating a soil test
  
  


• Test pit must be large enough for Soil Scientist's close observation
  
  


• Test pit pedon (soil interface)
  
  


• Making notes of observation
  
  


• Evaluating test pit conditions
  
  


• Evaluation horizon depths
  
  


• Excavating additional pits, determining soil variablility
  
  


• Evaluating textures & structures
  
  


• Reviewing notes for details & completeness