Soil erosion in forested area (trees are bare); environment; ecology

Discusses erosion, its causes, ways of preventing it and more.

This episode of The Green Interview features David Montgomery, a geomorphologist-a scientist who studies the forces that shape the landscape. His two books, one on soil and the other on salmon are, he says, "parallel stories of decline linked by the fact that one of the main forces shaping the landscape is you and me." Montgomery is the author of Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations, in which he argues that conventional agriculture, characterized by...

Discusses the nature, uses, and importance of soil and the many forms of life that it supports.

Students learn about the natural forces that cause weathering, erosion and deposition, and see the many effects that these processes have on the earth's surface.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces soil to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Dirt, soil, call it what you want—it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations explores the compelling idea that we are—and...

Discusses the different types of soil, its properties, erosion, pollution, and how humans can protect soil.

An exploration of the environmental aspects of farming that discusses demand and overuse of water, effects of water pollution and soil erosion, land clearance, sustainable farming, and other related topics.

Discusses water, wind, ice, and soil erosion.