Virginia Association of Professional
Soil Scientists (VAPSS)
Dedicated to Wise Land Resources Use & Management in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Tax I.D. # - 54-164 0416
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VAPSS (Virginia Association of Professional Soil Scientists) is comprised of specialists in soil survey,
soil classification, soil/site evaluation for onsite sewage disposal, land use planning and other related disciplines. Its members consist of federal, state, county and private consulting soil scientists and other professionals in closely related fields. Within its membership resides the greatest body of soils expertise in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The need for wise land use, development, and management has never been greater. VAPSS members; by training, vocation, and interest; are dedicated to the pursuit of this goal. With accurate classification, mapping and interpretation, soils can be used to their maximum potential.
Soil scientists are persons who have acquired special knowledge of these physical., chemical, and
geological principles plus the practical field experience necessary to characterize soils as to their
origin, character, and utilization.
USDA - NRCS Soils Information Web Page
Soil Information Systems at Virginia Tech
Copyright VAPSS 1999-2007
Last updated 2-3-07
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