212B Navai

soil map units where 212B Navai is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu
Landscape position Floodplains and terraces in the uplands
Soil parent material alluvium derived from basic rocks
Slope Undulating (4-7°). Smooth microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-35cm very friable clay loam. 35-95cm friable clay loam. 95-120cm firm clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth >120cm
Soil pH (acidity) Slightly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Low phosphorus (P).
Soil moisture regime udic/perudic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years never experiences soil moisture deficits.
Soil drainage Well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs.
Susceptibility to flooding 1 in 20 year return period for floods depositing sediment. 1 in 2 year return period for other floods.

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