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6.11 BANC (Bnc) (95) |
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Definition
Major soil group: |
06 podzolic soils |
With black, dark brown or ochreous humus and iron-enriched subsoils formed as a result of acid weathering conditions. Under natural or semi-natural vegetation, they have an unincorporated acid organic layer at the surface. |
Soil Group: |
1 brown podzolic soils |
With a dark brown or ochreous, iron-enriched subsoil and no overlying bleached horizon. |
Soil Subgroup: |
1 typical brown podzolic soils |
(unmottled with distinct topsoil) |
Soil Series: |
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loamy lithoskeletal mudstone and sandstone or slate |
Brief Profile Description
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Surveyed profiles in LandIS
National Soil Inventory Sites: 45
Representative Profiles: 0
Auger Bores: 42
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