User

Soil beginner

Difficulty/Levels

Level 1

Data Type

• Land use classification
• Further information, if relevant
• 4 Photos (N-E-S-W)

What is the meaning and importance?

Land Use can highly influence some values of the analysed soil, like for example its pH and clay content.

What is the method for collection?

1. Comparison with representative photos (see below).
2. Identification of specific Land Use.

• In case of doubts or problems relating to a specific Land Use, please provide further relevant information.

3. Take 4 pictures of the surrounding area. They must represent the entire surrounding, one pic for every direction:

• North
• East
• South
• West

How long does it take to collect?

• 1-5 minutes

Evaluation Parameters