76H Tau

soil map units where 76H Tau 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 (36-40°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops Surface rock outcrops cover 30% of the surface. Stones and boulders occupy 5% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-16cm friable clay loam. 16-38cm firm stony clay loam. On hard limestone.
Minimum effective rooting depth <50cm. Hard limestone at 50cm.
Soil pH (acidity) 0-16cm moderately acid. 16-38cm slightly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low nitrogen (N).
Soil moisture regime ustic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits of up to 140 days are experienced sometime in the period May to October.
Soil drainage Well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs.
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods.

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