Extracting a bulk density soil sample
By Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
September 2023 (approx.)
Detailed Description
A scientist carefully collects a soil sample to determine soil density. Accurate soil density measurements are required for scaling soil carbon from the plot to the landscape.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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