Abstract
The history of soil-geographical zoning in Russia and the role of G.V. Dobrovol’skii in the development of this direction of soil science are elucidated. It is shown that the principles and methods of soilgeographical zoning have been refined since the 1960s. A new map of soil-ecological zoning of the Russian Federation on a scale of 1: 2.5 M is presented, and the principles and methods of its compilation are discussed. The information content of this map, its taxonomic units, legend, and specific features of the design are described. The lithogeomorphic specificity of the separated soil okrugs and the climatic parameters of the air and soil regimes for the plain and mountainous provinces are briefly characterized. This map has contributed to the theory of soil-geographical zoning. It has a great practical meaning as the basis for the organization of rational land use with due account for the zonal and regional diversity of soil cover in Russia. It can also be used for the development of target-specific kinds of zoning. The role of this map in the cartographic block of the soil-geographical database of Russia is specified.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
