Indicative role of tundra vegetation in the large-scale soil mapping (the case of Tazpeninsula)

Article discusses patterns of distribution and development of vegetation and soil determined through detailed mapping of the south tundra territories of the central part of the Taz peninsula. Comparative analysis of the soil and vegetation covers in correlation with specific relief. Illustrates the role of cryogenic processes in classification of soil and vegetation of the studied territory. The indicating role of the tundra vegetation in creating large-scale soil maps.