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.
Lime-rich loamy and clayey soils with impeded drainage (9)
| Texture: | Clayey, some loamy |
| Drainage: | Slightly impeded drainage |
| Fertility: | High |
| Land Cover: | Arable some grassland |
| Habitats: | Base-rich pastures and classic chalky boulder clay ancient woodlands; some wetter areas and lime-rich flush vegetation |
| Topsoil Carbon: | Low |
| Mostly Drains To: | Stream network |
| Water Protection Issues: | Land is drained and nitrate vulnerable; potential for rapid pollutant transport; surface capping can trigger sheet erosion of fine sediment to stream network |
| General Cropping Guidance: | Suited to autumn sown crops and grass but shortage of soil moisture can restrict yield, and timeliness with field work is important to avoid structural damage particularly in spring |
Included Soil Associations
| 0411a Evesham 1 |
| 0411b EVESHAM 2 |
| 0411c EVESHAM 3 |
| 0411d HANSLOPE |
| 0513 CANNAMORE |
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