82B Naevuevu

soil map units where 82B Naevuevu is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu
Landscape position Kaast landscapes in the lowlands and foothills
Soil parent material residual material over raised coralline limestone
Slope Undulating (4-7°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops Surface rock outcrops cover 12% of the surface. Surface boulders occupy 2% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-30cm friable clay. 30-120cm firm clay. On limestone.
Minimum effective rooting depth <120cm. Limestone at 120cm.
Soil pH (acidity) Near neutral.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Possible trace element deficiencies.
Soil moisture regime ustic
Susceptibility to drought In normal years soil moisture deficits of 120 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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