Question

Short note on forest soil?

Answer 1

Forest soils

These soils are found in the hilly areas, covered with forests. The main characteristic of these soils is the accumulation of organic matter derived from forest cover. The soils are not uniform everywhere but there are variations in their distribution.

The soils are loamy and have silt in the valley areas and are coarse grained, kankar etc. in the higher areas.

There are some important types of soils which have been spread over areas described below

Answer 2

The forest soils are observed in the mountainous regions that are incorporated with forests. The principal feature of the forest soils is the collection of natural matter obtained from the forest canopy. The distribution of the forest soil is not uniform as there are variations. The forest soil is muddy and wet. These soils are very rich in humus however lacks lime, potash and phosphorus.