RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 A Description Of Urban Soils And Their Desired Characteristics JF Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF) JO JOA FD International Society of Arboriculture SP 330 OP 339 DO 10.48044/jauf.1985.071 VO 11 IS 11 A1 Phillip, J. Craul YR 1985 UL http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/11/11/330.abstract AB Human activity in urbanization creates urban soils that have characteristics unlike those of their natural counterparts. Compaction, restriction of water movement and of aeration, presence of anthropeic materials, limited or confined rooting space and interrupted nutrient cycling are major problems, among several others, commonly encountered when planting and maintaining urban vegetation. These are explained to aid in their recognition in the field. Desired urban soil characteristics are given and possible solutions are briefly discussed.