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Field sampling (Fig. 15)
• Clear and prepare the soil surface to make sure representative samples can be taken.
• Place 5 sample rings on the soil surface.
• Place the sample tool over the sample ring.
• Drive the ring fully into the soil by hammering the sample tool.
• Excavate the sample by spade or trowel.
• Remove the surplus soil to ca 2-5 mm of the sample ring both sides.
• Cover the ring with transport caps preventing to dry out and compressing the soil sample.
• Register the ring number and sample details.
Fig. 15 Various steps for field sampling.