Abstract
Severe blowing of light sandy soils in east Shropshire during spring 1983 was caused by a particular combination of hydrological, pedological, meteorological and agricultural factors. The characteristics of eroded topsoil demonstrated selective removal of finer-textured material. Deposition took two forms. Fine sand was deposited at field boundaries as small dune features, whereas very fine sand and silt were deposited further downwind as a veneer of dust. Analysis of the dust indicates that it is of high value for crop nutrition. Selective export of such high quality soil from sites of active plant growth is considered as detrimental for the soil's ability to act as a medium for sustained crop yield.
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