International Cryosol Tour

Régions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region

étiquettes: physical sciences, permafrost, soil, climate change, ecology

chercheur principal: Tarnocai, C. (1)
Nᵒ de permis: 11185
Organisation: Agriculture Canada; USDA, Soil Conservation Service; University of Alaska
Année(s) de permis: 1991
Délivré: janv. 01, 1991
Équipe de projet: S. Smith; J. Kimble; C.L. Ping;

Objectif(s): To review and compare the current classifications used for permafrost soils; to discuss the management, land use, and ecological balance of permafrost; to focus on the effects of global climate change on permafrost soils;

Description du projet: This tour and the associated meetings will focus on the genesis, classification and management of permafrost soils (Cryosols) and the possible effect of climate change on these soils.