Lithologic composition and rock weathering potential of forested, glacial-till soils

Scott W. Bailey; James W. Hornbeck; James W. Hornbeck

doi:10.2737/NE-RP-662

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Lithologic composition and rock weathering potential of forested, glacial-till soils

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Authors:

Scott W. Bailey, James W. Hornbeck, James W. Hornbeck

Year:

1992

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RP-662

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-662. Radnor, PA: US. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 7 p.

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Abstract

Describes methods for predicting lithologies present in soils developed on glacial till, and the potential weathering contributions from rock particles >2 mm in diameter. The methods are not quantitative in terms of providing weathering rates, but provide information that can further the understanding of forest nutrient cycles, and possibly assist with decisions about forest harvesting.

Keywords

weathering rate, soil formation, nutrient cycling

Citation

Bailey, Scott W.; Hornbeck, James W. 1992. Lithologic composition and rock weathering potential of forested, glacial-till soils. Res. Pap. NE-662. Radnor, PA: US. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 7 p.