Virtual Museum of Canada
Jardin botanique de Montréal 
Centre for Forest Research

Alain Cogliastro


My tools


Linear probe
Flourometer
Map... and shovel!

Map... and shovel!

When we select planting sites for our experiments, the soil quality is extremely important for good tree growth. We must be sure that we are in optimal conditions. I use soil maps, but I also do some workout ... We must get our shovels and dig, to see the different soil layers and assess the drainage and soil texture.

Photomontage of a soil map and a hole in the ground

A soil map, and a hole in the ground (© Alain Cogliastro)