Soilscapes
Soilscapes are an easy-to-understand classification of soils used to describe the soils of England and Wales only (a separate classification being applied in Scotland and Northern Ireland). Soilscapes conveys a summary of the broad regional differences in the soil landscapes of England and Wales. Soilscapes is not intended as a means for supporting detailed assessments, such as land planning applications or site investigations; nor should it be used to support commercial activities. For such applications, a parallel service Soils Site Reporter provides comprehensive reporting for specific locations. More detailed soil datasets are also available for lease from CEC.
Shallow very acid peaty soils over rock (2)
| Texture: | Peaty |
| Drainage: | Variable |
| Fertility: | Very low |
| Land Cover: | Open moor |
| Habitats: | Rugged wet heather and grass moor with bare rock, and bog vegetation in hollows |
| Topsoil Carbon: | High |
| Mostly Drains To: | Local rivers |
| Water Protection Issues: | Overgrazing can damage vegetation and lead to erosion of the peaty surface |
| General Cropping Guidance: | Suitable for rough grazing only |
Included Soil Associations
| 0311a REVIDGE |
| 0311b SKIDDAW |
| 0311e BANGOR |
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