Site Evalutation Help

Question 1: Map unit name or map unit description will include texture of surface horizon.

Question 2: Subsoil information can be found in the map unit description or soil series description.

Question 3: pH information can be found in the soil series description.

Question 4: The thickness of the A and B horizons can be found in the soil series description.

Question 5: Drainage information can be found in the soil series description.

Question 6a: Depth to bedrock information can be found in the soil series description.

Question 6b: Permeability of the subsoil horizon can be found in the soil series description.

Question 7: This information can be found in the table on "Physical and Chemical Properties of the Soil" in newer soil surveys. It can also be found in a soil test report if organic matter was requested, or by contacting you local NRCS office.