Soil Degradation In The United States: Extent, Severity, And Trends Examines The Magnitude And Severity Of Soil Degradation By Different Processes In The U.s., Including Water Erosion, Wind Erosion, C Depletion, Soil Compaction, Salt Build-up, And Soil Contamination. In Addition, It Addresses Policy Issues With Regard To Economic And Environmental Impact, Land Use Change, And Global Trends. It Covers Past Trends And Future Projections Regarding Soil Degradation. The Book Provides A Ready Reference And Data Source For Soil Scientists And Researchers, Agronomists, Environmentalists, Land Use Pla Front Cover; Foreword; Preface; The Authors; Section I: Basic Processes; Chapter 1: Soil Degradation; Chapter 2: Global Extent Of Soil Degradation And Desertification; Chapter 3: Land Use In The U.s.; Chapter 4: Soil Degradation Category Indicators Methodology; Section Ii: Water And Wind Erosion; Chapter 5: Soil Erosion By Water From Croplands; Chapter 6: Soil Erosion By Water From Grazing, Crp, And Minor Lands; Chapter 7: Wind Erosion On Private Lands In The U.s.; Chapter 8: Water And Wind Erosion On U.s. Cropland; Chapter 9: Total Erosion, Wind Erosion, And Erosion On Pasture And Crp Lands Section Iii: Other Forms Of Degradationchapter 10: Desertification; Chapter 11: Salinization; Chapter 12: Soil Degradation By Mining And Other Disturbance; Chapter 13: Wetland Degradation; Section Iv: Policy And Conservation Programs; Chapter 14: Policy Options; Appendices; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W Rattan Lal. [et Al.]. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References. English