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Podzol Soil (Characteristics (Distinctive light coloured horizon found…
Podzol Soil
Characteristics
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Relatively, unaltered C Horizon at variable depths.
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Human Response
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When used for agriculture the topsoil is usually limed to decrease acidity and it is artificially fertilised to increase nutrients.
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Climate
Long, cool or cold winters and short, mild to warm summers.
Discourages lots of animals, worms of bacteria to live their and mix, aerate or fertilise the soil causing it to be quite infertile and have clear horizons.
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Natural Vegetation
Coarse grassland, vegetation and coniferous woodlands.
Vegetation tolerant of low -nutrient, low status soil.
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