Soil Landscapes of Canada V.2.2/V.3.1 - Soil Order

The “Soil Landscapes of Canada V.2.2/V.3.1 - Soil Order” displays the highest (most general) level of soil classification. Within the Canadian System of Soil Classification there are ten recognized soil orders (Soil Classification Working Group 1998). This system is hierarchical (from general to specific). Soil orders are further subdivided to great groups, subgroups, families, and series.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 18:32 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 18:32 (UTC)
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title_fr Pédo-paysages du Canada, v. 2.2/v. 3.1 – Ordres de sols
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