soil map units where 161G Savudrodro is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
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Geographic distribution | Viti Levu, Vanua Levu |
Landscape position | Hill country in the lowlands and foothills |
Soil parent material | in situ acidic rocks (granite, andesite and dacite) |
Slope | Steep (26-35°). Uneven microrelief. |
Surface outcrops | Surface rock outcrops cover 5% of the surface. Surface boulders occupy 5% of the surface. |
Brief soil profile description | - |
Soil profile texture | 0-8cm friable sandy clay loam. 8-40cm very firm sandy clay. 40-120cm firm sandy clay. |
Minimum effective rooting depth | <100cm. Weathered in situ rock at 100cm. |
Soil pH (acidity) | Strongly acid. |
Salinity | Non saline. |
Soil fertility under natural conditions | Calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and potassium (K) low. |
Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits are never experienced. |
Soil drainage | Well drained. |
Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs. |
Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |