A Practical Guide to the Use of Steel Rods for the Assessment of Aeration in Urban Soils    (View PDF)

S. J. Hodge and K. Knott

Abstract: Diagnosing the reason for poor performance of urban trees requires a means of evaluating soil physical conditions. Soil aeration status can be inferred from the corrosion of steel rods inserted into the ground. The technique is inexpensive, non-destructive and can provide information on the vertical distribution of anaerobic conditions. Practical aspects of the use of steel rods and their interpretation are described.

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https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.1993.046