A Proposal for the Classification of Anthropogenic Soils

Hartman, Blayne; Ammons, J. T.; Hartgrove, N. T.

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“…Table 1 shows that many other proposals were also made during these years. Some of these represent aspects and concepts that differ entirely from those reported previously (Buondonno et al, 1998; Dazzi and Monteleone, 2007; Galbraith, 2004; Galbraith et al, 2004; Hartman et al, 2004; ICOMANTH, 2011; Kosse, 2006), while others are perhaps more in‐depth versions of proposed taxa (Galbraith, 2004; Galbraith et al, 2004; Hartman et al, 2004; ICOMANTH, 2011).…”

Section: Some Old and New Taxonomic Proposal For The Classification Omentioning

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Through the Decades: Taxonomic Proposals for Human-Altered and Human-Transported Soil Classification

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For decades, pedologists all over the world have been debating about anthropogenic (human‐altered and human‐transported, or HAHT) soil classification. The result has been several taxonomic proposals, based on varying rationale, each aiming to ensure a more correct assignment of HAHT soils to the different U.S. Soil Taxonomy class levels. Starting from such innovative ideas, this study aimed to assess whether or not such proposals may actually be adequate and appropriate when applied to HAHT soils representing conditions that differ from those for which the relevant changes were proposed and tested. More specifically, reference is made to the soil of an important industrial district of Italy, where human manipulation of earthy materials has given rise to soil entisolization processes, with a consequent taxonomic shift from natural Alfisols to anthropogenic Entisols (HAHT soils). These HAHT soils currently meet the requirements for a “mantle” classifiable as Alfic Xerarents, although this classification gives no information about its having been formed from human transported materials (HTM). On the premise that the intention is not to introduce changes to U.S. Soil Taxonomy, the study presents and discusses an overview of possible new taxonomic accommodations of the investigated HAHT soils by comparing a top‐down approach (introduction of a new soil order) to a bottom‐up approach (introduction of taxa at subgroup levels). In the first case Alfic Geofragmexerant may be the most suitable designation, while the bottom‐up approach results in the more informative Anthroportic Xerorthents Subgroup.

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Section: Some Old and New Taxonomic Proposal For The Classification Omentioning

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“…Since early soil genesis will likely be influenced by these substrate features, he thought taxonomic differentiation should be based on substrate linked properties. Hartman et al (2004) recommended combining useable parts from various proposed disturbed soil taxonomy systems and discussed the implications of a new system after no single taxonomic system seemed to be sufficient to describe two anthropogenic soil profiles. Toth et al (2008) discuss Plaggic and Terric Anthrosols of the European Union, that occur predominantly around Belgium, the Netherlands, and north-west Germany.…”

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Revised proposed classification for human modified soils in Canada: Anthroposolic order

Naeth

Leskiw²,

Brierley³

et al. 2023

Can. J. Soil. Sci.

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As the global human population and associated anthropogenic activities rapidly increase, so does the areal extent of disturbed soils. Regulatory frameworks must incorporate reclamation criteria and management options for these disturbed soils, requiring consistent descriptions and interpretations. Many human altered soils cannot be classified using the current Canadian System of Soil Classification (CSSC), thus an Anthroposolic order is proposed.

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Anthropic dark soils horizons in western Siberian taiga: origin, soil chemistry and sustainability of organic matter

Derbilova,

Oliva,

Sebag

et al. 2024

Geoderma

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A Proposal for the Classification of Anthropogenic Soils

Cited by 5 publications

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Through the Decades: Taxonomic Proposals for Human-Altered and Human-Transported Soil Classification

Through the Decades: Taxonomic Proposals for Human-Altered and Human-Transported Soil Classification

Revised proposed classification for human modified soils in Canada: Anthroposolic order

Anthropic dark soils horizons in western Siberian taiga: origin, soil chemistry and sustainability of organic matter

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