Studies and Assessments

Pedological studies (according to the Methodology for Elaborating Pedological Studies, vol. I, II, III, 1986 edition)
Pedological study – the scientific material resulting from:

• Conducting pedological mapping (through field studies and laboratory analyses);
• Processing existing pedological data (re-surveying), with/without supplementary field studies.

Main purpose of pedological studies:

• Understanding the soil resources of the territory;
• Separating cartographic units with similar soils and environmental conditions and establishing optimal solutions for agricultural/forestry/other socio-economic purposes;
• grouping land units according to purpose into land suitability units for that purpose, characterizing the separated units, and establishing requirements for measures or works to eliminate/counteract factors that limit optimal use for that purpose.

Types of pedological studies:

Complex pedological studies: qualitative and quantitative assessment of land resources; conducted based on mapping activities, incorporating previous pedological information regarding the area.

Special pedological studies prepared for well-defined practical purposes.

• For systematization and organization of the territory;
• For land quality assessment of agricultural lands under natural conditions/development;
• For determining the need for agro-pedological ameliorative works;
• For establishing and modernizing various plantations (fruit trees, vineyards); exploitation and improvement of grasslands; forestry arrangements and afforestation; recovery (reclamation) of agricultural lands;
• For other purposes (selecting greenhouse sites, designing greenhouses and solariums, etc.)

The above enumeration does not exhaust the list of possible works.
Pedological studies are conducted at the request of the beneficiary, in order to evaluate land characteristics, its agricultural and agrochemical potential, land vulnerability to the actions of various factors affecting soil health, etc.
Pedological studies are conducted in accordance with MESP, 1987 and Order 362/2021
The pedological report (scientific report) includes:

• Presentation of physical-geographical conditions (relief, geology, hydrography, hydrogeology, climate, vegetation, anthropogenic influence, soil cover);
• Evaluation of land quality class through the agricultural land quality assessment method, under natural conditions.
• If the study is conducted for beneficiaries who use the soil in agriculture, the study also includes data on soil nutrient supply, description of main limitations regarding agricultural use, and recommendations;
• Cartographic materials: soil map for the study territories, map of ecologically homogeneous territories, land favorability map, etc.

The delivery deadline to the beneficiary for the study report is between 25-30 working days.

The price of pedological studies with field data collection is established individually by the pedologist responsible for this study, according to a cost estimate following the model:

• (CLICK HERE for Cost Estimate Model)

For details, contact us at:
National Research and Development Institute for Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Environment Protection – ICPA Bucharest, Mărăști Boulevard, No. 61, Sector 1, tel: 0213184349, 0213184352, fax: 0213184348, e-mail: office@icpa.ro.

Agrochemical studies (according to the Instructions for Conducting Agrochemical Studies)

Agrochemical mapping of agricultural lands consists of a complex set of works (field, laboratory, and office) for the purpose of rational application of fertilizers and amendments.

Their application must take into account:

• Soil properties;
• Specific plant requirements.

for

• Achieving expected crop yields (quantitatively and qualitatively) with economic efficiency;
• Increasing and maintaining high soil fertility;
• Preventing environmental pollution.

Agrochemical studies involve the following works:

• Field delineation of plots for soil sample collection (homogeneous in relation to soil type, crop, and fertilization treatments);
• Collection of average agrochemical soil samples from each plot thus delineated;
• Conducting specific agrochemical laboratory analyses, according to a standardized methodology;
• Elaboration of specific agrochemical cartograms, which group land areas with similar agrochemical properties;
• Elaboration of amendment and fertilization plans and detailed recommendations;
• Correction of macronutrient and micronutrient doses.

The delivery deadline to the beneficiary for the study report is between 25-30 working days.

The price of pedological studies with field data collection is established individually by the pedologist responsible for this study, according to a cost estimate following the model:

• (CLICK HERE for Cost Estimate Model)

For details, contact us at:
National Research and Development Institute for Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Environment Protection – ICPA Bucharest, Mărăști Boulevard, No. 61, Sector 1, tel: 0213184349, 0213184352, fax: 0213184348, e-mail: office@icpa.ro.

Within the Laboratory of Soil Sciences and Rural Development, pedological studies regarding pedological characterization for updating the general urban plan at the UAT level (PUG), respectively pedological studies regarding pedological characterization for classification into land quality class, for the purpose of preparing the zonal urban plan (PUZ), can be conducted at the request of beneficiaries.

The elaboration of the scientific report will include:

• Presentation of physical-geographical conditions: relief, geology (lithology of surface deposits), hydrography, hydrogeology, climatic conditions, vegetation, anthropogenic influence, soil cover corresponding to the areas designated to be introduced into the built-up area, by presenting soil types, main physical, hydrophysical, and chemical properties;
• Evaluation of land quality class through the agricultural land quality assessment method, under natural conditions, main limitations regarding agricultural use, recommendations;
• Cartographic material: Soil map for the territories proposed to be introduced into the built-up area

Price of pedological studies with data from the ICPA archive:

1. For PUG: 13,506.80 lei including VAT
2. For PUZ: 13,506.80 lei including VAT

If the beneficiary wishes to have pedological studies conducted with field sample collection, the price is established individually. For details, contact us at:

National Research and Development Institute for Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Environment Protection – ICPA Bucharest, Mărăști Boulevard, No. 61, Sector 1, tel: 0213184349, 0213184352, fax: 0213184348, e-mail: office@icpa.ro.

The delivery deadline to the beneficiary for the study report is between 25-30 working days.