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.
Texture: | Peaty or humose loamy |
Drainage: | Impeded drainage |
Fertility: | Low |
Land Cover: | Moorland rough grazing and forestry |
Habitats: | Grass moor and some heather with flush and bog communities in wetter parts |
Topsoil Carbon: | High |
Mostly Drains To: | Stream network |
Water Protection Issues: | Gripping or over grazing, particularly in winter, can lead to accelerated run-off and erosion. Out-wintering and stock feeding practices need care if loss of vegetation and erosion are not to result |
General Cropping Guidance: | Some soils are capable of improvement to grassland but most only support rough grazing of low or moderate grazing value. Grazing or trafficking during wet ground conditions should be avoided to prevent damage to soil structure |
0721a PRINCETOWN |
0721b ONECOTE |
0721c WILCOCKS 1 |
0721d WILCOCKS 2 |
0721e WENALLT |
0871a LAPLOYD |
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