Soil is super: it helps plants grow, recycles raw material, regulates water, provides a home for organisms and even modifies the atmosphere. At the Pacific Forestry Centre (PFC), research scientist Dr. Doug Maynard analyzes soil to determine its nutrient content, microorganisms and physical properties that can affect productivity.
Research scientist Dr. Doug Maynard measures a soil pit on the Pacific Forestry Centre grounds
Soil productivity: The ability of soil to grow plant material
Forest Ecosystems: Dynamic dirt
Pacific Forestry Centre: Forest soils
Soil is super: it helps plants grow, recycles raw material, regulates water, provides a home for organisms and even modifies the atmosphere. At the Pacific Forestry Centre (PFC), research scientist Dr. Doug Maynard analyzes soil to determine its nutrient content, microorganisms and physical properties that can affect productivity.
Research scientist Dr. Doug Maynard measures a soil pit on the Pacific Forestry Centre grounds
Soil productivity: The ability of soil to grow plant material
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