The accurate identification of hydric soils is essential for wetland delineation and sustainable environmental management. These soils, characterised by prolonged saturation that leads to reduced ...

Let's reuse the example from the Dec. 19 column -- a mixture of 60 percent sand, 20 percent clay and 20 percent silt. On the clay axis, which is the left side of the chart, find the 20 percent mark.

The story behind a uniquely dark, wetland soil Date: July 8, 2020 Source: American Society of Agronomy Summary: Areas where landslides are common make hydric soil identification tricky.