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.
Very acid loamy upland soils with a wet peaty surface (16)
| Texture: | Peaty |
| Drainage: | Surface wetness |
| Fertility: | Very low |
| Land Cover: | Moorland rough grazing forestry and grassland |
| Habitats: | Grass moor and heather moor with flush and bog communities in wetter parts |
| Topsoil Carbon: | High |
| Mostly Drains To: | Local stream network |
| Water Protection Issues: | Gripping or over grazing, particularly in winter, can lead to accelerated 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 |
Included Soil Associations
| 0311d WETTON 2 |
| 0541o MALHAM 1 |
| 0651a BELMONT |
| 0651b HEXWORTHY |
| 0651c EARLE |
| 0652 MAW |
| 0654a HAFREN |
| 0654b LYDCOTT |
| 0654c Gelligaer |
| 0871b HENSE |
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Cranfield University 2024. The Soils Guide. Available: www.landis.org.uk. Cranfield University, UK. Last accessed 08/12/2024
