GEO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT
SOIL AT FARMVILLE, BRGY. SAN JOSE
DE BUENAVISTA, ANTIQUE
A Research Proposal
Presented to
Mrs. Lisha Mae Arceo
Antique National School
San Jose, Antique
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Subject
Research 8
By:
Group 1
MEMBERS:
Loselle Elizabeth Odango
Joretch Camporedondo
Yzabelle Vedia
Francis Kyle Puod
Philip John Somcio
Chrisaun Molina
Justin Rigel Plameras
Objectives:
*Determine the geo-environmental physical component of Soil pound in
Farmville
*Analyze the composition and characteristic of soil in Farmville to support
biodiversity conservation
*Provide important impormation about physical and chemical properties as
well as nutrients status
*Ensures application of enough fertilizer to meet the requirement of the
plants
*Establish benchmark for monitoring the impact of any activity in the area
Methods:
Phase I Preparation (Gathering of available information)
a. collect maps
-soil
-slope and elevation
-land use
b. existing report
-area profile
-watershed characterization report
c. site plan
-spacing
-proposed species
-structure size of the blocks; etc.
d. weather data
-temperature
-wind speed
-rainfall
-relative humidity
Phase 2 Reconnaissance Survey
*To compare secondary data to actual site condition
Things to observe:
-dominant land use
-geological features
-plant growth
-erosion hotspot
Materials:
°soul auger (screw type)
°core sampler
°container-plastic bag
°meter tape/ruler
°receiver with command
Phase 3
*Soil sampling should be done on the field, disturbed and undisturbed
sampling points
Soil Collection for Disturbed Soil Sample:
•Stand in higher ground and take an overview of the sampling area and
compare it with the map
•Divide the sampling area considering the vegetation and topography
•Clear the sampling area of the grass and other soil cover (dried leaves,
stones)
•Take at least ten representative (kgs/mgs) samples each from the upper,
middle, and lower portion of the lot using a calibrated soil auger
•Repeat the procedure at the middle and lower portion of the slope of the
identified area
Separate the soil into 2 portions:
1. Soil at the 0-15 cm portion of the auger or at level where change in soil
color is observed, place in a container and thoroughly mix the samples
2. Soil at the 15-60 cm portion shall be placed in a separate container and
mixed thoroughly
•From the most mixture (composite sample), separate approximately 2kg
( 1kg each) and place it in a sample bag
•Label the bags as 0-15 cm (top soil) upper soil and 15-60 cm (sub soil)
upper slope
Soil Collected from Undisturbed soil sample
•Drive the container (bulk density cylinder/cone sample) in upturn position to
select soil sample. Make sure that the container is filled with soil
•Remove the container containing soil full to the brim
1. Soil pH: Affects nutrient availability to plants. For example, acidic
soils (low pH) can limit nutrient uptake, while alkaline soils (high pH)
can cause certain nutrients to become less soluble. Using a soil pH
meter or chemical test kits can help determine this critical balance.
2. Organic Matter: This component enhances soil structure, water
retention, and microbial activity. Methods like the Walkley-Black
method or Loss-on-Ignition (LOI) give insights into the soil’s organic
content, which is key for long-term fertility.
3. Nutrients: These are the building blocks for plant health. Nitrogen,
phosphorus, and potassium are the primary macronutrients, while
secondary and micronutrients like calcium and zinc are also vital.
Chemical extraction and techniques like spectrophotometry or atomic
absorption spectroscopy (AAS) help quantify nutrient levels.
4. Salinity: Excessive salt can hinder plant growth, leading to poor water
uptake and toxicity. Electrical conductivity (EC) testing is a good
indicator of salinity levels, showing how much salt is present in the soil
solution.
5. Heavy Metals: Contamination from metals like lead, cadmium, or
mercury can affect both soil health and plant safety. Techniques like
ICP-AES and AAS are critical for detecting these harmful substances in
trace amounts.
