38 - Gwavas - Dominant Soil @ Map Scale 1:50000
| Associated Soil/s |
42, 43, 37 may also be found within this area (38) if a more detailed survey was carried out. |
| Soil Properties of Dominant Soil/s |
|
| Parent material |
Thin loess over greywacke stones and conglomerate |
| Characteristics of site |
Soil features Hill country |
| Soil features |
Thin loess on stones |
Natural drainage
Depth to water table after wet periods |
>10 m |
| Potential rooting depth, texture, and limiting layer |
15-30 cm sandy loam on stony gravels on conglomerate |
| Available water capacity |
15-25 mm |
| Infiltration rate |
Rapid |
| Permeability rate |
Rapid |
| Susceptibility to pugging and compaction when wet |
Low |
| Susceptibility to wind erosion when dry |
Very high |
| Unfavourable soil characteristics |
Low AWC
Rapid infiltration
Rapid permeability
Topsoil easily eroded by wind |
Soil Management of Dominant Soil/s
| Artificial drainage |
N/A |
|
Cultivate when moist to avoid wind erosion
|
38 |
| Irrigation - recommended method |
N/A |
Gwavas (38) (photo E. Griffiths)