Spatial variation analysis of soil properties using spatial statistics: a case study in the region of Sabalan mountain, Iran. eco.mont (Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research)|eco.mont Vol. 10 No. 1|

Detailed soil information and soil maps are essential for the monitoring, management, conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems, rangelands and protected areas. Semi-automated mapping methods have advantages over conventional ones, and the selection of the best interpolation method and accurately predicted soil property maps are important for effective management and conservation strategies. Spatial soil information is important also for managing natural resources, predicting soil properties, improving sampling designs in future agro-ecological studies, and for assessing protected are... Mehr ...