159F Nauluvatu

soil map units where 159F Nauluvatu is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
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 Moderately steep (21-25°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops Rock outcrops cover 30% of area. Few surface stones and boulders.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-7cm friable loam. 7-79cm friable clay loam. On weakly weathered in situ rock.
Minimum effective rooting depth <80cm. Hard in situ rock at 80cm.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-79cm moderately acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Low phosphorus (P) and very low potassium (K) below 7cm.
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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