Revised proposed classification for human modified soils in Canada: Anthroposolic order

As the global human population and associated anthropogenic activities rapidly increase, so does areal extent of disturbed soils. Regulatory frameworks must incorporate reclamation criteria management options for these soils, requiring consistent descriptions interpretations. Many human-altered soils cannot be classified using current Canadian System Soil Classification (CSSC), thus an Anthroposolic order is proposed. Anthroposols are that highly modified or constructed by activity, with one more natural horizons removed replaced, added to, significantly modified. Disturbed anthropic in origin contain materials physically and/or chemically activities. Three great groups defined presence artefacts organic carbon content. Eight subgroups based on amount material, thickness horizons, material composition, hydrologic regime, permafrost. Traditional phases modifiers used as CSSC. The proposed classification has been revised from original publication 2012 after field testing discussion among soil scientists across Canada. This inclusion CSSC, to account very large expanding aerial Canada, remain other taxonomy systems.