“When soil is degraded, so too is its health. Efforts to improve or maintain soil health will not only benefit growers or land managers, but will also benefit the environment—a win-win scenario made possible because healthy soils go hand-in-hand with ecosystem services“
Our September Regen Reads recommendation is “Digging Into Canadian Soil” from the Canadian Society of Soil Science.
Quite often, we can forget that we, as a society, nation, and species, would not be where we are today without soil. Humans have relied on soil since the dawn of our existence, and all terrestrial organisms benefit from soil in one way or another. Yet so often, the power of healthy soil is overlooked, ignored, and set aside in the pursuit of ulterior motivations. It is about time that we return our focus towards an understanding and an appreciation for the very ground we stand and thrive upon.
“Digging Into Canadian Soils” aims to hone in on soil science disciplines and then segue into more Canadian-specific concerns. The first part of the book delves into broad topics, such as soil physics, chemistry, and biology, while the latter part of the book is sectioned into soil specifics across Canadian provinces and territories. The first section does an excellent job of providing an overview of key mechanisms that are constantly in effect in our soils, and how the upkeep of these mechanisms is directly linked to the proper functioning of ecosystem processes. The second section takes you on a journey across Canada to discover the dominant soil types in the regions and learn about soil mapping.
If you are ready to begin your soil science journey today or master your understanding of soil health principles, this book is a must-read for you. Read the full book here!
Regen Reads is COG’s monthly regenerative agriculture reading list. 📖