NBN ISO 18400-205:2020

Soil quality — Sampling — Part 205: Guidance on the procedure for investigation of natural, near-natural and cultivated sites (ISO 18400-205:2018)

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About this standard

Languages
English and French
Type
NBN
Standards committee
NBN/E345
Status
ACTIVE
Publication date
22 October 2020
ICS Code
13.080.05 (Examination of soils in general)
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About this training

Summary

This document provides guidance on the sampling of soils of
— natural and near-natural sites,
— natural arboreal areas including forests and woods,
— areas used for agriculture (arable and pasture sites),
— areas used for horticulture (including domestic gardens, allotments), and
— areas used for special crop-cultivation, orchards, vineyards, commercial plantations and forests, etc.
It is applicable to
— soil investigations and evaluations in the field, and
— collection of samples for chemical, geochemical, physical, and biological characterization of soil and soil materials in the laboratory.
This document sets out appropriate strategies for the design of sampling programmes, field procedures and subsequent treatment of samples for transport and storage prior to sample pretreatment (e.g. drying, milling). It is intended to be used in conjunction with the other parts of the ISO 18400 series. Attention is, in particular, drawn to the requirements concerning collection, handling and storage of soil for assessment of biological functions in ISO 18400-206.