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Objectives of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources

To establish a framework for harmonizing ongoing soil classification
To reach international agreement on the major soil groups to be recognized at a global scale
To establish criteria and methodologies for defining and separating the major soil groups
To facilitate exchange of information and experience on soils
To provide a common scientific language
To strengthen applications of soil science
To enhance communication with other disciplines