soil map units where 72H Uafato hill soils is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Upolo |
| Landscape position | Soils of the lowlands and foothills - strongly dissected landscapes |
| Soil parent material | from pahoehoe, aa and dykes of basalt of basalt of the Fagaloa Volcanics |
| Slope | Very strongly rolling and moderately steep slopes |
| Surface outcrops | Surfaces usually stony and, in places, rocky. No rock outcrops. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 45cm stony clay. 30cm very stony clay. on bouldery and stony clay |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <100cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | Moderately acid (pH = 5.8) |
| Salinity | Non saline |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Moderate to low fertility |
| Soil moisture regime | Without dry season (Perudic moisture regime) |
| Susceptibility to drought | No dry season. Rainfall 4000-5000mm. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods |
