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Soils of RI
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This is my cache series honoring and bringing some awareness to the 58 different types of soil series found within the state of RI. Soils are important parts of the landscape that not only affect farming, but also landuse, construction, personal property, and wildlife. I'm hoping to bring you to some interesting natural places and learn a little about the wonderful world of soil! If you're wondering how I place these caches, it is actually a pretty complex process. I first browse geocaching.com using the street map overlay. This map shows most public open space as green parcels, and also keeps me away from other geocaches. I then check the Soil Survey of RI (1981) to get a feel for what soil types are in the area. I'll then use the new Web Soil Survey (WSS) to get up-to-date soil maps. Finally, I have to find a decent hiding spot. It's a lot of work, but I'm really enjoying placing this series, and I hope you enjoy finding them!
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