Selected issues relating to classification of mountain organic soils in Poland according to the Polish Soil Classification (2011)

Abstract

Despite a large number of organic soil types and subtypes in the Polish Soil Classification the problems of organic soils classification are still very common. In relation to mountain organic soils, in particular. The aim of this paper is to discuss the most common problems related to mountain organic soils classification according to the Polish Soil Classification. Based on authors’ own research and literature studies mentioned problem was described. This work allows to define some new proposals, which should be considered during developing of the next update of the Polish Soil Classification (PSC). The most important proposals related to: criteria for organic materials and organic soils, taxonomy position and criteria for shallow organic soils and new definition of mineral material admixture in organic soils.

Sand Removal from Sandstone Cliffs as the Main Factor Influencing Properties of Organic Soils – a Case Study of Transitional Bog in the Stołowe Mountains

“…explanation: p+s -peat + sand, structure: sG -single grain, a -amorphous, f -fibrous, s -spongy, w -woody horizon boundaries: a -abrupt, c -clear, G -gradual, s -smooth, w -wavy mentioned problem was described in detail by Glina and Bogacz (2016) in the review paper about selected issues related to the classification of mountain organic soils.…”

“…the same author, based on the sudetes peatland study, reported that mineral admixtures or interlayers might cause the periodical inhibition of peat accumulation process. the phenomenon of mineral materials admixtures to organic soil is wider and more complex in mountain peatlands, in particular (Glina and Bogacz 2016). in general, admixed material is usually of fluvial origin (Bogacz and rutkowska 2010, Bogacz and roszkowicz 2010, Glina et al 2013, Glina et al 2016aGlina et al , 2016b.…”