Soils of the Caribbean presents a comprehensive survey and detailed analysis of the soils of the Caribbean region. The work covers the entire region with the exception of the French overseas territories, the Dutch Antilles and Suriname and the Bahamas, but significantly includes the CARIFORUM countries of Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The book is divided into two parts: Part One provides a general overview of the regional geographical setting and identifies the common features of the soils and their management, land use and land capability classification. Part Two presents detailed studies of the soils of each of the countries of the Caribbean incorporating the geology, relief, climate and vegetation. For each country study, Professor Ahmad briefly reviews the history of past studies before breaking down soil classification, mineralogy, physical properties, chemistry and fertility, erosion, degradation and conservation, land capability and use.