Explore the constraints within the Frances Soil Pit
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Water Repellent
This soil is moderately water repellent in the top 10cm
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Nutrients
Despite their being over 2.5% organic carbon in the surface, there was only minor mineral nitrogen detected in the top 60cm
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Soil Strength
The soil at Frances is moderately compacted, with soil strength exceeding 1500 kPa at only 10 cm, increasing to 2000 kPa in the bleached 15 to 20 cm zone, then easing through the B horizon