soil map units where 75H Lami is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu |
| Landscape position | Kaast landscapes in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | marine limestone and elevated reef rock |
| Slope | Very steep (35-40°). Uneven microrelief. |
| Surface outcrops | Surface rock outcrops cover 12% of the surface. Surface boulders occupy 10% of the surface. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-6cm firm clay loam. 6-25cm firm clay. On cemented in situ rock. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <50cm. In situ rock at 50cm. |
| Soil pH (acidity) | Near neutral. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Possible trace element deficiencies. |
| Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
| Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits are rarely experienced. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained. |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |
