soil map units where 103E Tabaka is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Taveuni |
| Landscape position | Young volcanic hill country in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | older pahoehoe lavas |
| Slope | Strongly rolling (16-20°). Uneven microrelief. |
| Surface outcrops | Surface rock outcrops cover 10% of the surface. Boulders occupy 5% of the surface. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-12cm friable clay. 12-60cm friable loamy clay. 60-90cm loose loamy sand. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <100cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-12cm extremely acid. 12-90cm strongly acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Very low phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). |
| Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
| Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits are never experienced. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained. |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Due to continuous heavy rainfall can waterlog for short periods. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |
