International Cryosol Tour
Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region
Tags: physical sciences, permafrost, soil, climate change, ecology
| Principal Investigator: | Tarnocai, C. (1) |
| Licence Number: | 11185 |
| Organization: | Agriculture Canada; USDA, Soil Conservation Service; University of Alaska |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1991
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1991 |
| Project Team: | S. Smith; J. Kimble; C.L. Ping; |
Objective(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;
Project Description: 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.
