Bulk Density Core Sampler

Soil Carbon Coalition provides a field guide detailing different field methods and tools needed. See pg. 63 for Soil Density Tools and instructions on how to make a bulk density core sampler. http://soilcarboncoalition.org/files/guide.pdf

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Instructions for building this tool at . The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

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Description

The soil core sampler can be used to collect a sample of soil for soil density studies.
Used by these projects Atlas of Biological Work
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Training Learning materials are available online.
Size & weight Small: This tool would fit in a 6 inch cube.
Between 1lb and 5lb (a small dog weighs about 5lb)
Expected lifetime Should last at least a year
Topics Nature & Outdoors, Geology & Earth Science, Ecology & Environment
Tool updated Nov. 9, 2017, 5:36 p.m.