Grapes from five of the six authorized zones in the Cognac region are represented: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne (in this case champagne means the chalkiness of the soil and not the sparkling wine region), Fins Bois, Bon Bois and Borderies.
The exposed cliffs and slopes, devoid of plant life, clearly show the layers of rock and soil that have made this region such a geological playground.
They had been sent by the company Mande Construction Immobiliere to take soil samples in the Hombori region where it planned to build a cement factory.
However, the huge swathes of abandoned former forest land alongside previous road schemes show that, in fact, much of the region lacks suitable soil and climate for agriculture.
Published in the online version of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the report said soil management practices in the region's corn and soybean fields are partly to blame.
Due to the consequences of the environmental crisis in Aral Sea region such as poor soil conditions, intensive desertification and land degradation, the farmers and dehkhans often face a plenty of problems.
In announcing the formation of the commando unit in December, Belmoktar had promised attacks on Western interests in the region and the home soil of Western countries if they moved against jihadists who had taken over northern Mali.
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Indeed, the region boasts 13 different types of soil, which may not sound all that impressive until you note that Burgundy has maybe 2 or 3 different soils.
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In June last year, the yard was ready to be seeded with grasses and wildflowers selected by the company's meadow specialist, Ed Yates, to work well with the region's hard-packed soil and dry conditions.
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The region's hard-packed clay soil welcomes a unique mix of plants with deep-penetrating root systems.
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And if Iran develops nuclear weapons, will Venezuela or other Iranian allies in the region allow them to be posted on their soil?
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Soil at the vineyard at West Chiltington is geologically identical to the champagne region, but the vines need warm dry weather.
During the summer American troops joined Georgia's ramshackle army in exercises on Georgian soil, a sign of Washington's eagerness to reduce tension in the region.
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Mr Illes said a layer of soil 2cm deep (0.8 inches) would need to be removed from the whole of the contaminated region.
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