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Dr. John M. Galbraith

Publications (scroll down) updated 11-16-04

List of contributions

1. Books or monographs (electronic format)

a. Galbraith, J.M., H.R. Mount, and J.M. Scheyer. 2002. Anthropogenic soils. ICOMANTH Report No. 1. CD-ROM. USDA-NRCS. Lincoln, NE. GPO Item Number: 0121-G-02. Supt. of Docs. No: A 57.76:AN 8/CD. Record ID: NCDGBLX7015-B. Over 1,000 CDs distributed. (Lead author is first.)

2. Book chapters (Students indicated by *)
Notes about publication quality:

The Mid-Atlantic Hydric Soils Committee is the leading group of wetland professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region, with members from many federal agencies and universities.
CRC Press is one of the leading publishers of essential information for the professional and technical communities worldwide.
Marcel Dekker, Inc. is an international publishing firm specializing in scientific, technical, and medical fields. They publish reference books, textbooks, encyclopedias, journals, newsletters, and e-learning products for researchers, and educators.

EOLSS Publishers Co. Ltd., is a leading publisher of on-line encyclopedias by UNESCO, with over 6,500 articles and 70 million words. A living document with dynamic article location.

a. Galbraith, J.M. 2004. Using soil survey to identify hydric soils. In Mid-Atlantic Hydric Soils Committee. A Guide to Hydric Soils in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Version 1.0. L. M. Vasilas and B. L. Vasilas (eds.) USDA-NRCS, Morgantown WV. 129 p. CD and available on-line at (www.epa.gov/reg3esd1/hydricsoils/). (Lead author is first.)
b. Galbraith, J.M., and L.M. Vasilas. 2004. Hydric soil description manual. In Mid-Atlantic Hydric Soils Committee. A Guide to Hydric Soils in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Version 1.0. L. M. Vasilas and B. L. Vasilas (eds.) USDA-NRCS, Morgantown WV. 129 p. CD and available on-line at (www.epa.gov/reg3esd1/ hydricsoils/). (Lead author is first.)
c. Galbraith, J.M., and M.C. Rabenhorst. 2004. Field indicator charts of hydric soils (Ver. 5.0). In Mid-Atlantic Hydric Soils Committee. Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the Mid-Atlantic United States. R. J. Spagnolo (ed.) Version 2.0. USEPA, Region III, Philadelphia, PA. 127 p. CD and available on-line at (www.epa.gov/reg3esd1/ hydricsoils/). Over 1,500 copies printed and distributed. (Lead author is first.)
d. Bryant, R.B., and J.M. Galbraith. 2002. Incorporating anthropogenic processes in soil classification. In Soil classification: A global desk reference. T.J. Rice and H. Eswaran (eds.). 280 p. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL. ISBN: 0-8493-1339-2. (Lead author is first.)
e. Galbraith, J.M., and R.J. Engel. 2002. Inceptisols of the world. In Encyclopedia of Soil Sci. R. Lal (ed.) p. 674 to 678. Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York, NY 10016. ISBN: 0-8247-0846-6. (Lead author is first.)
f. Scheyer, J.M., and J.M. Galbraith. 2002. Low density residential areas. [online] In Food and Agricultural Sciences and Engineering. R. Lal (ed.) Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS). UNESCO, EOLSS Publishers, Oxford, UK. 11 p. Available at (http://www.eolss.net). (Lead author is first.)
  1. Textbooks authored
    1. Papers in refereed journals (both printed and electronic) Notes about publication quality:

      1. Haering, K.C., W.L. Daniels, and J.M. Galbraith. 2005. Mapping and classification of Southwest Virginia mine soils. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. In press: March-April 2005, Vol. 69 no. 2. (Lead author is first.)

      2. Haering, K. C., W.L. Daniels, and J.M. Galbraith. Appalachian mine soil morphology and properties: Effects of Weathering and Mining Method. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J., 68i 1315-1325. (Lead author is first.)

      3. Galbraith, J.M., N.D. Stone, G.E. Groover, F.A. Bruce, Jr., and G.B. Benson. 2004. Training professionals in use of Pasture Land Management System (PLMS) decision support system. J. Extension. 11 p. Vol. 42, article 5. (Lead author is first.)

        1. Miller*, J.O., J.M. Galbraith, and W.L. Daniels. 2004. Organic carbon content and variability in frigid Southwest Virginia mountain soils. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 68:194

        2. 203. (Lead author is second.)
      4. Amichev*, B.Y., and J.M. Galbraith. 2004. A revised methodology for estimation of forest soil carbon from spatial soils and forest inventory datasets. Supplemental refereed issue for 2002 Southern Global Change Program Symposium. Envir. Mngmnt. Vol. 33, Supplement 1. pp. S74 - S86. (Lead author is first.)

      5. Galbraith, J.M., P.F. Donovan, and J. McKenna. 2003. Challenging the Virginia Agriculture Governor’s School Students through GIS Applications. North Am. Coll. and Teachers of Agric. J. 47 (4): 28-32. (Lead author is first.)

      6. Galbraith, J.M., P.F. Donovan, K.M. Smith, and C.E. Zipper. 2003. Using GIS to predict wetland occurrence. Soil Sci. 168:563-575. (Lead author is first.)

      7. Galbraith, J.M., P.J.A. Kleinman, and R.B. Bryant. 2003. Map scale effects on soil organic carbon estimation in the Tughill Plateau. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 67:1206-1212. (Lead author is first.)

      8. Galbraith, J.M., R.B. Bryant, and R.A. Ahrens. 1998. An expert system for Soil Taxonomy. Soil Sci. 163 (9):748-758. (Lead author is first.)

      9. Galbraith, J.M., and R.B. Bryant. 1998. Expert systems for classifying natural objects and their potential use with soils. Soil Sci. 163 (9):739-747. (Lead author is first.)

      10. Long, D.S., S.D. DeGloria, and J.M. Galbraith. 1991. Use of the global positioning system in soil survey. J. Soil Water Cons. 46(4):293-297. (Lead author is first.)

  2. Papers in refereed conference proceedings Notes about publication quality:

Soil Science Society of America Journal is the leading American journal for soil science articles. Published six times each year by the American Society of Agronomy. The acceptance rate in Div. S-5 (Pedology) is 58% and the acceptance rate in Div. S-10 (Wetland Soils) is 86%. ISSN: 0361-5995.
Environmental Management publishes papers on all aspects of management and use of the environment, both natural and man-made. Publisher: Springer-Verlag, New York, NY. ISSN: 1432-1009 (Online). The acceptance rate is 47%. ISSN: 0022-0140.
The North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal is the leading journal for publication of articles about education in the agricultural sciences. Published four times per year, the acceptance rate is 60%. ISSN: 0149-4910.
Soil Science is a major journal for the professional needs of all scientists and laboratory personnel involved in soil and plant research. Online ISSN: 1538-9243. Published 12 times per year by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, the acceptance rate is 62%. ISSN: 0038-075X.
The Journal of Soil and Water Conservation is a major journal that advocates the protection, enhancement and wise use of soil, water and related natural resources. Published six times per year by the Soil and Water Conservation Society, the acceptance rate is 26%. ISSN: 0022-4561.
Wetlands is an international journal concerned with all aspects of wetlands biology, ecology, hydrology, water chemistry, soil and sediment characteristics, management, and laws and regulations. Published four times per year by the Society of Wetland Scientists, the acceptance rate is 45%. ISSN: 0277-5212.

There is no Journal for mine reclamation. (The American Society of Mining and Reclamation is the largest professional society for mining reclamation in the United States. Therefore the Proceedings of Annual Meetings of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation Lexington KY is the only source of peer-reviewed publications specific to mine reclamation. Published one time each year, the acceptance rate is 90% including poster abstracts. ISBN: 1-895720-27-3. Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida Proceedings are peer-reviewed by the Dean for Research Office University of Florida/IFAS. URL http://www.imok.ufl.edu/soils/scssf/ and http://research.ifas.ufl.edu/ JournalSeries/index.html. Published one time each year, the acceptance rate is estimated to be 90%.

a. Galbraith, J.M. 2004. Proposed changes to Soil Taxonomy that may affect mine soil classification. Proceedings of Annual Meetings of the 25th West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force and 21st Am. Soc. of Mining and Reclamation. April 1822, 2004. Morgantown, WV.
b. Daniels, W.L., K.C. Haering, and J.M. Galbraith. 2004. Mine soil morphology and properties in pre- and post-SMCRA coal mined landscapes in Southwest Virginia. Proceedings of Annual Meetings of the 25th West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force and 21st Am. Soc. of Mining and Reclamation. April 18-22, 2004. Morgantown, WV. (Lead author is first.)
c. Daniels, W.L., K.C. Haering, J.M. Galbraith, and J. Thomas. 2004. Mine soil classification and mapping issues on pre- and post-SMCRA Appalachian coal mined lands. Proceedings of Annual Meetings of the 25th West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force and 21st Am. Soc. of Mining and Reclamation. April 18-22, 2004. Morgantown, WV. (Lead author is first.)
d. Schwandes, L.P., M. Chen, and J.M. Galbraith. 2001. Total and extractable soil Phosphorus in six ecological communities of Florida. Soil and Crop Sci. Soc. of Florida Proceedings. Vol. 61. Florida Agr. Exp. Sta. J. Series# N-02055. (Lead author is first.)

Papers in editor-reviewed journals and conference proceedings
Notes about publication quality:

Soil Science Society of North Carolina Annual Meeting Proceedings have been edited and published continuously since 1958. URL http://agronomy.agr.state.nc.us/sssnc/index.htm. Published one time each year, the acceptance rate is assumed to be 90%.
Classification, correlation, and management of anthropogenic soils: Proceedings were edited by J.M. Kimble, R.J. Ahrens and R.B. Bryant and published by USDA-NRCSNSSC, Lincoln, NE. Over 500 copies were distributed internationally. Published once, the acceptance rate is assumed to be 100%.
Soil Survey Horizons is a multiple editor-reviewed medium for the expression of ideas, problems, and philosophies concerning the study of soils in the field. It is used by many of the top researchers in soil science for publication of articles related to soil survey and simple pedology studies. Published four times per year by the Soil Science Society of America, acceptance rate is 90%. Call No. S590.S654.

1) Peacock, C., J. Conta, T. Sexton, and J.M. Galbraith. 2002. Selected physical and chemical properties that affect water movement in selected saprolites. In Catherine E. Stokes (ed.). Summary of Forty-Fifth Annual Meeting. Vol. XLV. Proceedings of 2001 SSSNC Meeting, Raleigh, NC. (Lead author is first.)

2) Bryant, R.B., J.M. Galbraith, and J.M. Russell-Anelli. 1999. Defining classes for anthropogenic soils in Soil Taxonomy: Progress and future direction. p.3-6. In J.M. Kimble, R.J. Ahrens, and R.B. Bryant (ed.) Classification, correlation, and management of anthropogenic soils: Proceedings. USDA-NRCS-NSSC, Lincoln, NE. 227 p. Over 500 copies distributed internationally. (Lead author is first.)

3) Galbraith, J.M., R.B. Bryant, and J.M. Russell-Anelli. 1999. Major kinds of humanly altered soils. p.115-119. In Kimble, J.M., R.J. Ahrens, and R.B. Bryant (ed.) Classification, correlation, and management of anthropogenic soils: Proceedings. USDA-NRCS-NSSC, Lincoln, NE. 227 p. Over 500 copies distributed internationally. (Lead author is first.)

4) Russell-Anelli, J.M., R.B. Bryant, and J.M. Galbraith. 1999. Evaluating the predictive properties of soil survey - Soil characteristics, land practices, and concentration of elements. p. 155-168. In Kimble, J.M., R.J. Ahrens, and R.B. Bryant (ed.) Classification, correlation, and management of anthropogenic soils: Proceedings. USDA-NRCS-NSSC, Lincoln, NE. 227 p. Over 500 copies distributed internationally. (Lead author is first.)

5) Galbraith, J.M., and R.B. Bryant. 1999. ICOMANTH circular letter number 2. p.109-114. In Kimble, J.M., R.J. Ahrens, and R.B. Bryant (ed.) Classification, correlation, and management of anthropogenic soils: Proceedings. USDA-NRCSNSSC, Lincoln, NE. 227 p. Over 500 copies distributed internationally. (Lead author is first.)

6) Galbraith, J.M., L.A. Hernandez, T.M. Goddard, M.D. Mays, and W.G. Harris. 1999. Properties of the Riker coal ash soil. Soil Surv. Horizons 40 (4) 109-117. (Lead author is first.)

7) Doolittle, J.A., L.A. Hernandez, and J.M. Galbraith. 1997. Using ground-penetrating radar to characterize a landfill site. Soil Surv. Horizons 38(2):60-67. (Lead author is first.)

8) Galbraith, J.M. 1985. Plowing through the puckerbrush: A Texan's trek to New Hampshire. Soil Surv. Horizons 26(4): 11-14.

9) Gabriel, W.J., J.A. Groves III, and J.M. Galbraith. 1984. Carbonate clay determination in the field laboratory. Soil Surv. Horizons 25(2): 17-21. (Lead author is first.)

USDA-NRCS Soil Surveys (participation as surveyor, author, and editor). USDA soil surveys are edited by numerous state, regional, and national office staff members. 1) Hinz, D., J.M. Galbraith, and G. Snell. 2004. Soil survey of Hill County, Montana. USDA-NRCS. U.S. Govt. Printing Office, Washington, D.C. Finished 1992. 105 p. plus maps. Published on-line at (ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/ SoilDataMart/export/e_4243/soil_mt041.zip).

2) Hernandez, L.A., and J.M. Galbraith. 1997. Soil survey of South Latourette Park, Staten Island, NYC. Cornell University and USDA-NRCS, Dept. SCAS, Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY 14853. 47 p. plus maps. Registered at Library of Congress.

3) Gabriel, W.J., J.M. Galbraith, and J.A. Groves III. 1992. Soil survey of Frio County, Texas. 75 p. plus maps. USDA-NRCS. U.S. Govt. Printing Office, Washington, D.C.

Published Research Reports and Bulletins: (* indicates students)

1) Haering, K., W.L. Daniels, J.M. Galbraith, and P.F. Donovan. 2003. Properties and land-use potentials of surface mined landscapes in the Virginia coalfields. 2002/2003 Powell River Project Annual Progress Report. Dept. of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech. On-line http://sudan.cses.vt.edu/prp/ Reports_03/Minesoils_03.pdf. (Lead author is first.)

2) Williams* (Coleman), A.L., and J.M. Galbraith. 2000. Using GIS as an agricultural land-use planning tool. VAES Bulletin 00-2 on-line at http://www.vaes.vt.edu/research/publications/index.html posted Dec. 2000. (Lead author is first.)

Papers and posters presented at professional meetings (Students indicated by *)

a. Smith, S.R., J.M. Galbraith, G.E. Groover, J. Venuto, N.D. Stone, and G.B. Benson*. 2004. Pasture Land Management System (PLMS) decision support software. Title-Summary Number: 6299. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Seattle, WA. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)

b. Galbraith, J.M., C. Ditzler, and R. E. Engel. 2004. ICOMANTH activities and proposed changes to Soil Taxonomy concerning human-altered soils. 2nd International

Conference and Field Workshop on Soil Classification. Petrozavodsk, Russia, August 3-9 2004. Sponsored by the USDA-NRCS and the International Union of Soil Scientists. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)

c. Ditzler, C., and R.J. Ahrens, and J.M. Galbraith. 2004. Development of Soil Taxonomy in the United States. 2nd International Conference and Field Workshop on Soil Classification. Petrozavodsk, Russia, August 3-9 2004. Sponsored by the USDANRCS and the International Union of Soil Scientists. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)

d. Galbraith, J.M., and J. Sencindiver. 2004. Proposed changes to Soil Taxonomy that may affect mine soil classification. Annual Meetings of the 25th West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force and 21st Am. Soc. of Mining and Reclamation. April 18-22. Morgantown, WV. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
e. Daniels, W.L., K.C. Haering, and J.M. Galbraith. 2004. Mine soil morphology and properties in pre- and post-SMCRA coal mined landscapes in Southwest Virginia. Proceedings of Annual Meetings of the 25th West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force and 21st Am. Soc. of Mining and Reclamation. April 18-22. Morgantown, WV. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
f. Daniels, W.L., K.C. Haering, J.M. Galbraith, and J. Thomas. 2004. Mine soil classification and mapping issues on pre- and post-SMCRA Appalachian coal mined lands. Proceedings of Annual Meetings of the 25th West Virginia Surface Mine Drainage Task Force and 21st Am. Soc. of Mining and Reclamation. April 18-22. Morgantown, WV. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
g. Burdt*, A.C., and J.M. Galbraith. 2003. CO2 efflux in Southeast Virginia wet flats. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Denver, CO. Slideshow. (Lead author is last.)
h. Galbraith, J.M., and A.C. Burdt*. 2003. Growing seasons in Southeast Virginia wet flats. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Denver, CO. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
i. Galbraith, J.M. Interpretations for Urban Soils. 2003. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Denver, CO. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
j. Smith*, K.M., and J.M. Galbraith. 2003. Hydrology and soil properties of Virginia Piedmont slope wetlands. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Denver, CO. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
k. Galbraith, J.M., and K.M. Smith*. 2003. Hydrology and soil redox reactions in Virginia Piedmont slope wetlands. 6th Wetlands Regulatory Workshop. Oct. 2003. Atlantic City, NJ. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
l. Mayton*, H.S., J.M. Galbraith, J. Thies, M. Cadena-Hinojosa, and W. Fry. 2002. Survival and infectivity of potato late blight in soil from Mexico and New York. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Indianapolis, IN. Poster. (Lead author is first.)
m. Prisley, S., B. Amichev*, and J.M. Galbraith. 2002. USDA Symposium on natural resource management to offset greenhouse gas emissions. Hosted by Southern Global Change Program. Raleigh, NC. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
n. Burdt*, A.C., and J.M. Galbraith. 2002. Variation of hydric soil temperatures and the growing season of dominant plant communities under specific land treatments. 5th Wetlands Regulatory Workshop. Atlantic City, NJ. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
o. Burdt*, A.C., and J.M. Galbraith. 2001. Variation of hydric soil temperatures and the growing season of dominant plant communities under different land treatments. Annual Meeting of the Soc. Wetland Scientists. Lake Placid, NY. Poster. (Lead author is first.)
p. Hernandez, L.A., J.M. Galbraith, R. Burt, and T. Goddard. 2001. Formation of placic horizons in the Bigapple Soil. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Charlotte, NC. Poster. (Lead author is first.)
q. Miller*, J.O., and J.M. Galbraith. 2001. Soil organic carbon by aspect and slope in frigid Appalachian soils. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Charlotte, NC. Poster. (Lead author is first.)
r. Cummings, A.R., W.L. Daniels, and J.M. Galbraith. 2001. Development of redoximorphic features in a palustrine forested mitigation site in Virginia. National Hydric Soils Workshop. March 27-29, 2001. Atl. City, NJ. Slideshow. (Lead author is last.)
s. Galbraith, J.M., and P.F. Donovan. 2001. Using GIS and SSURGO to predict hydric soil occurrence. National Hydric Soils Workshop. March 27-29, 2001. Atl. City, NJ. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
t. Galbraith, J.M., P.F. Donovan, and K.M. Smith*. 2001. Using GIS to predict wetland occurrence. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Charlotte, NC. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
u. Bryant, R.B., and J.M. Galbraith. 2001. Incorporating anthropogenic processes in soil classification. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Baltimore, MD. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
v. Smith*, K.M., and J.M. Galbraith. 2001. Wetland soil and water properties associated with rare plants. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Charlotte, NC. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
w. Burdt*, A.C., and J.M. Galbraith. 2001. Variation of hydric soil temperatures and the growing season of dominant plant communities under specific land treatments. 4th Wetlands Regulatory Workshop. Atlantic City, NJ. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)
x. Williams* (Coleman), A.L., J.M. Galbraith, and R.L. Hodges. 2000. A soil-based GIS as an environmental planning tool. Virginia Tech GIS Symposium in Roanoke, VA. Poster. (Lead author is first.)
y. Thomas, P.J., and J.M. Galbraith. 2000. Using SSURGO and NASIS to refine septic absorption field suitability criteria. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Minneapolis, MN. Poster. (Lead author is last.)
z. Williams* (Coleman), A.L., J.M. Galbraith, and R.L. Hodges. 2000. A soils-based GIS as an environmental planning tool. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Minneapolis, MN. Poster. (Lead author is second.)

aa. Bryant, R.B., J.M. Galbraith, J.M. Russell-Anelli, P.E. Gossett, and A.D. Singleton. 1999. Soil survey investigations in the urban environment: New challenges and approaches. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Salt Lake City, UT. Am. Soc. Agron., Madison, WI 53711. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)

bb. Galbraith, J.M., P.J. Kleinman, and R.B Bryant. 1999. Organic carbon distribution with depth in New York soils. Annual meeting of Am. Soc. of Agronomy. Salt Lake City, Utah. Slideshow. (Lead author is first.)

cc. Eleven other papers and posters prior to 1999 not shown.