127F Waimaro

soil map units where 127F Waimaro is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu, Vanua Levu
Landscape position Hill country in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material basic and intermediate sedimentary rocks
Slope Moderately steep (21-25°). Teracettes. Forest dimpled microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-30cm clay loam. 30-60cm clay. 60-125cm stony clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth <60m. Strongly weathered in situ rock between 60-70cm.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-125cm strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Potassium (K), magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca) very low below 12cm.
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.

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