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APPENDIX C
List of References for Soil Interpretation Methods
Engineering Uses - Urban Development
Septic Tank Absorption Fields (Maynard, 1979; USDA, 1971)
Foundations for Low-Rise Buildings (Maynard, 1979; USDA, 1971)
Subgrade for Roads and Streets (Maynard, 1979; USDA, 1971)
Ease of Excavation (Maynard, 1979; USDA, 1971)
Solid Waste Disposal Sites (Maynard, 1979; USDA, 1971)
Source of Topsoil (Maynard, 1979 a and b; USDA, 1971)
Sewage Lagoons (USDA, 1971)
Potential Frost Action (USDA, 1971)
Flood Hazard (Maynard, 1979)
Forestry
Forest Capability (McCormack, 1972; Kowall, 1971)
Erosion Hazard (Kenk, 1979)
Geomorphic Hazard (Kenk, 1979)
Forest Harvesting Limitations (Kenk, 1979)
Suitability for Sand and Gravel (Maynard, 1979)
Recreation
Suitability for Playgrounds (Montgomery and Edminster, 1966)
Suitability for Camp Areas (Montgomery and Edminster, 1966)
Suitability for Picnic Areas (Montgomery and Edminster, 1966)
Suitability for Paths and Trails (Montgomery and Edminster, 1966)
Recreation Carrying Capacity (Block and Hignett, 1982)
Agriculture
Agriculture Capability (CLI, 1972; Runka, 1973)
Land Capability Classification for Agriculture in British Columbia (Kenk, 1983)
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