Soil Site Reporter

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.

Freely draining sandy Breckland soils (11)

Texture: Sandy
Drainage: Freely draining
Fertility: Mixed, low to lime-rich
Land Cover: Arable forestry and heath
Habitats: Characteristic Breckland heathland communities
Topsoil Carbon: Low
Mostly Drains To: Groundwater
Water Protection Issues: Particularly vulnerable to the leaching of nitrate and pesticides to groundwater
General Cropping Guidance: Suitable for wide range of spring and autumn sown crops including irrigated roots, potatoes and field vegetables; shortage of soil moisture limits yield without irrigation

Included Soil Associations
0521    METHWOLD
0554b    WORLINGTON
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