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.

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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