65A Kedra

soil map units where 65A Kedra is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Vanua Levu
Landscape position Secondary floodplains and depressions in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material river alluvium from acidic rocks
Slope Flat to near level (0-1°). Even microrelief.
Surface outcrops No surface rock outcrops. No surface stones or boulders.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-23cm friable sandy clay loam. 23-40cm firm to friable sandy clay. 40-90cm soft clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth <60cm. Water table at 60cm during the wet season.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-90cm moderately acid
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Low phosphorus (P).
Soil moisture regime aquic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits are never experienced.
Soil drainage Poorly drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Waterlogs below 60cm for 4 months in the period November to April.
Susceptibility to flooding 1 in 20 year return period for floods depositing alluvium. 2 in 1 year return period for other floods.

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