This soil is moderately repellent in the top 5cm
and mildly repellent below 5cm
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Nutrients
Given the combination of chemical and physical hostilities present here, it is likely roots can only access nitrogen in the top 20cm
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Soil Strength
The soil at Mount Damper is highly compacted, with soil strength exceeding 1500 kPa at only 10 cm, rapidly increasing to 3000 kPa at only 17 cm before peaking at over 3800 kPa at 30 cm