Title:
The Namibian Soil Profile Database (NSPD2025): An updated, expanded and harmonised compilation of national soil data
Author(s):
Publication Year:
2025
Abstract:

The Namibian Soil Profile Database (NSPD2025) is a national compilation of 5,099 soil point observations and 13,425 horizons or layers, comprising site, profile, horizon, and analytical data from diverse legacy datasets. Data were verified, cleaned, and standardised to ensure compatibility with international systems. The spatial distribution of points shows denser sampling in agricultural and research areas, and sparser data in remote rural areas and the Namib Desert. The level of detail varies considerably, from basic site observations to full profile descriptions with analytical data. The dataset is provided as a Microsoft Excel file with four worksheets – Reg&Site, Hor_lab, Hor_field, and Metadata – and a QGIS project with the profile locations and basic geographical information. NSPD2025 is intended for use in soil classification, conventional and digital soil mapping, environmental modelling and land management in Namibia and beyond.

Item Type:
Website
Language:
en