EDUCATE • EVALUATE • REMEDIATE Frequently Asked Questions What
is Soil Biology? Soil Biology is the study of microbial and
faunal activity and ecology in soil. These organisms include
earthworms, nematodes, protozoa, fungi and bacteria. Soil
biology plays a vital role in determining many soil
characteristics. What are the benefits of healthy soil? Reduced
water usage Improved nutrient cycling Increased drought
resistance Deeper root growth Improved soil structure (less
compaction) Increased disease resistance Safe for children and
pets and cannot be over-applied What is plant succession? The
process of change in the species structure of an ecological
community overtime. The orderly process of one plant community
gradually or rapidly replacing another can result from the
developmental changes in the ecosystem itself or from
disturbances such as wind, fire, volcanic activity, insects and
disease or harvesting. In a particular environment, there is a
characteristic sequence of biotic communities that successivel